The Michigan State Spartans hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Saturday as they look to cover the point spread at Crisler Center against the Michigan Wolverines.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Michigan State Spartans opened as -3.5-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Michigan State Spartans vs Michigan Wolverines Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Michigan State Spartans will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 13-9 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Michigan Wolverines are 11-11 ATS. Michigan State Spartans are 9-13 on betting the total; Michigan Wolverines are 13-7-2.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 16-rated Michigan State Spartans taking on the No. 87-rated Michigan Wolverines in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Michigan's No. 80 nationally ranked offense (76.91 points per game) against a Michigan State Spartans defense that sits as the No. 12 at 62.43 PPG. The Michigan Wolverines have been averaging 48.38% from the field, more than the Spartans have managed so far this season (47.8% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Spartans blew out Rutgers on Sunday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 96-62 win at Breslin Center.
Michigan suffered a 80-67 loss against Indiana on Tuesday, getting 16 points from Zak Irvin in a losing effort at Crisler Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Michigan State at Purdue, Tuesday, February 9th
Michigan at Minnesota, Wednesday, February 10th