The No. 8 Michigan State Spartans (2-0) and sixth-ranked Duke Blue Devils (1-0) meet Tuesday at Durham Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Michigan State-Duke college basketball betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.
Michigan State at Duke: Betting odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:40 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Michigan State +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Duke -167 (bet $167 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Michigan State +4.5 (-134) | Duke -4.5 (+110)
- Over/Under: 151.5 (O: -115 | U: -106)
Michigan State at Duke: Three things to know
- Michigan State is coming off an impressive 80-70 win over Notre Dame, covering an 8.5-point number. MSU is 1-1 ATS with a pair of Over results so far. The Spartans have been aided by 38.0 percent shooting from behind the 3-point line, but they’re struggling from the free-throw stripe at 75.0 percent.
- Marquette transfer F Joey Hauser has been an instant smash hit for Michigan State in his first two contests, going for 12.5 points and 12.5 rebounds per game. F Marcus Bingham Jr. is averaging 3.0 blocked shots per game.
- Duke was a 39.5-point favorite over Coppin State of the MEAC in its opening game, but the Blue Devils struggled in the 81-71 win with a push on the total (152). The Blue Devils originally were supposed to open their season vs. Gardner-Webb, but the game was postponed due to COVID-19 issues within the Runnin’ Bulldogs program.
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Michigan State at Duke: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Michigan State 81, Duke 77
Money line (ML)
MICHIGAN STATE (+140) is worth a look at plus-money, as the Spartans have opened with a pair of wins, including a quality victory against Notre Dame.
On the flip side, Duke really struggled against Coppin State. The Blue Devils led 45-28 at the break, but they were outscored by the Eagles 43-36 in the second half. Coppin State outworked Duke, posting 12 steals to six. Plus, Duke turned it over 22 times to just eight for the heavy underdog. If the Blue Devils do that against Sparty, they’re going to get their doors blown off.
Against the spread (ATS)
MICHIGAN STATE +4.5 (-134) is a strong play on the road, and the good news is that it won’t have to contend with the Cameron Crazies. The home-court advantage will be wiped out, and perhaps the lack of fans will make the biggest difference in Duke home games. The Spartans are off to a hot start, and they’ll get by the Blue Devils in this one.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 151.5 (-115) is a strong play, as Michigan State has hit the Over in each of its outings, and Duke pushed on the total in its one game. The Blue Devils likely were going to go well Over, but they couldn’t take care of the basketball. It’s doubtful they turn it over 22 times in this one, and they’ll convert some of those empty opportunities down the floor into more points.
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