Michigan State Spartans Favored by -6.5 Point Spread Against the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday

The Michigan State Spartans hope to be lousy hosts on Saturday as the Iowa Hawkeyes pay a visit to Breslin Center on the college basketball betting odds menu.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Michigan State Spartans betting line opened as -6.5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.

Iowa Hawkeyes vs Michigan State Spartans Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Iowa Hawkeyes will look to cover the spread vs the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday, as the Hawkeyes are 9-12-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Spartans are 11-12 ATS. Iowa is 11-9-2 against the total, while Michigan State is 11-12 versus the total betting line.

It's a betting matchup between the No. 132-rated Michigan State Spartans and the No. 201-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Michigan State's No. 187-ranked offense, averaging 71.46 PPG, against a Hawkeyes defense that ranks No. 229 at 77.92 PPG. The Spartans field goal percentage has averaged 47.8% so far, more than the Hawkeyes marksmen have achieved on the year, 45.31% per game.