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2023 Sweet 16 – NCAA Basketball Handicapping Spartans vs. Kansas State
- (19-12) Michigan State Spartans vs. Kansas State Wildcats (23-9)
- Date: Thursday, March 23rd
- Time: 6:30 ET
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Spartans -120 | Wildcats -103
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Michigan State -1 | Kansas State +1 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 137.5
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Michigan State Spartans
At this time, the Spartans have a 19-12 overall record, Michigan State squares off with Kansas State. Presently, in their 13 road games this season, the Spartans have a record of 5-8.
In 19 games as the favorites, Michigan State has gone 16-3 straight up. In today’s matchup, the Spartans have a betting line set at -1 points in their favor.
Presently, Michigan State has a record of 8-3 in non-conference games. In Big Ten action, they have a mark of 11-9.
Coming into the game, Tyson Walker is the team leader in scoring, averaging 14.6 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Walker is grabbing 2.5 rebounds and adding 2.8 assists. Michigan State’s second leading scorer is Joey Hauser, who has hit 48.9% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 14.2 points per game.
Spartans Offense
Currently, Michigan State’s offense heads into today’s matchup averaging just 72.1 points, which places them 168th in the NCAA. In addition, Michigan State’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 66.63% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 111th in overall field goal percentage at 45.7%. When the Spartans have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 37.8% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Michigan State is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 66.4 per contest, placing them just 536th in college basketball. Currently, the team is pulling down rebounds at a similar rate to the NCAA average at 37.1 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 10.0 offensive boards per game.
Kansas State Wildcats
At this point, Kansas State heads into their matchup vs Michigan State with a record of 23-9 while looking to shake a 2 game losing streak. So far, Kansas State has been the home team 20 times, sitting with a record of 18-2.
After a year in which they went 5-11 as the betting underdog, the Wildcats will not be the favorite for the first time this season. They are +1 point underdogs on the spread.
Presently, Kansas State has a record of 12-1 in non-conference games. In Big 12 action, they have a mark of 11-8.
Coming into the game, Keyontae Johnson is the team leader in scoring, averaging 17.7 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Johnson is grabbing 7.0 rebounds and adding 2.2 assists. Kansas State’s second leading scorer is Markquis Nowell, who has hit 37.7% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 16.8 points per game.
Wildcats Key Stats
At this point, the Kansas State offense is one of the worst performing units in the NCAA, averaging just 69.0 points per game. This figure places them just 266th in college basketball. In addition, Kansas State’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 57.62% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 339th in overall field goal percentage at 42.0%. When the Wildcats have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 34.6% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Kansas State is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 66.4 per contest, placing them just 537th in college basketball. Currently, Kansas State’s 33.2 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Wildcats are averaging 8.8 offensive boards per game.
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Michigan State Spartans vs. Kansas State Wildcats CBB Betting Trends
- Firstly, Michigan State is 3-2 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. The Spartans are 4-1 straight up in these matchups.
- Secondly, Michigan State is 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 7-3 SU.
- At this point, the Spartans are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 1-2 vs. the spread in these contests.
- Also, Wildcats are 1-2 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 1-2 vs. the spread in these contests.
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Free Spread Prediction: Kansas State Wildcats +1
In today’s matchup, our analysis has identified the best bet as an opportunity to bet on a home underdog. Coming into the game, the Michigan State Spartans are the betting favorite, with a point spread set at -1. However, we anticipate Kansas State putting up a strong fight and benefiting from playing at home and see them covering the spread.
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It is likely, the public is going to side heavily with the Spartans as the favorite. But, we see this line being set too high and like the value of taking the Wildcats to cover.
Free Michigan State Spartans vs Kansas State Wildcats Betting Pick: Kansas State ATS
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