Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Michigan State Spartans NCAA College Basketball Betting

College hoops betting interest focuses on the Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Michigan State Spartans battle Saturday at Breslin Center as the Spartans look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Southern Utah Thunderbirds were listed as 34.5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.

Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Michigan State Spartans Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the Southern Utah Thunderbirds have watched them go 5-3 and 6-0 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Michigan State Spartans are at 8-1 and 6-3 ATS. In totals betting, the Michigan State Spartans are 5-4, while the Southern Utah Thunderbirds have a 4-2 mark.

It's a betting matchup between the No. 16-rated Michigan State Spartans and the No. 246-ranked Southern Utah Thunderbirds, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Southern Utah Thunderbirds rank No. 178 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 35.38 per game. That compares with Michigan State’s No. 10 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Michigan State is college basketball's No. 140-ranked team at 7.5 per game, while the Southern Utah Thunderbirds rate No. 88 with 8.67 per game.