Free NCAA Tournament Hoops Pick: Michigan State vs. Bulldogs CBB Odds
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NCAA Tournament Handicapping Analysis:
(18-13) Michigan State Spartans vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs (19-12)
Date: Thursday, March 21st
Time: 12:15 PM EST
Venue: Spectrum Center, Mississippi State, NC
NCAA Tournament Betting ATS Odds: Michigan State -1.5 | Bulldogs +1.5 (Bet Now!)
CBB Moneyline Odds: Bulldogs -126 | Michigan State +103
CBB Total: O/U 129.5
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Betting on today’s Spartans and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 12:15 ET on CBS.
Michigan State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -1.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 129.5 points.
Spartans vs. Bulldogs ATS
Michigan State has a solid ATS record this season at 20-14, including a 7-5 mark vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Spartans have gone 5-5 vs. the spread.
Mississippi State has an ATS record of 18-16-1 this season. At home, the Bulldogs are 8-8-1 vs. the spread. As the underdog, they have gone 5-6 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Mississippi State has a 4-6 ATS mark.
Michigan State Spartans
Michigan State is 18-13 overall and 11-12 in Big Ten play. The Spartans have lost two straight games and are 3-9 on the road this season. They are favored by 1.5 points today and have gone 17-8 as the favorite this season.
Over their last 10 road games, the Spartans are 3-7, and they are coming off a 67-62 loss to Purdue. For the season, Michigan State has an average scoring margin of -3.2 on the road compared to +12.3 at home.
This season, the over/under record for Michigan State games is 14-20 and today’s line of 129.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (141.8). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 133 points and in their last 10 games, the average scoring total is 137 points. So far, 12 of their games have finished with less points than today’s OU line of 129.5.
Michigan State Spartans Stats
Most recently, the Michigan State offense finished with just 62 points vs. Purdue. For the game, they hit 4/18 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 39.3%. Tyson Walker is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 18.2. Meanwhile, Malik Hall also brings a PPG average of 12.6 into the game.
This season, the Michigan State defense has been impressive, holding the 31st position in the country while permitting an average of 66.0 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Michigan State’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 33.2% this season.
Mississippi State Bulldogs
Mississippi State has been better at home this season, going 13-4 compared to 9-9 on the road. They have a +9.0 average scoring margin at home compared to +3.2 on the road.
As the underdog, the Bulldogs are 4-7 this season, and they have lost their last two games at home. Overall, Mississippi State is 19-12 this season, including an 11-11 record in Southeastern Conference play.
Mississippi State’s over/under record for the season is 15-19-1, and the average scoring total in their games is 143.4 points. Today’s over/under line of 129.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (141). So far, 10 of their games have finished with fewer points than today’s OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 0-3 with an average scoring total of 132 points.
Mississippi State Bulldogs Stats
In their most recent game, the Mississippi State offense put up just 66 points vs. the Auburn Tigers. Overall, they are now averaging 74.8 points per game which is 166th in the country. On the offensive front, the Bulldogs have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, ranking 121st nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 306th in terms of percentage and 220th in three-pointers made.
So far, the Bulldogs’ defense is ranked 83rd in the country at 68.7 points per contest. Mississippi State’s three-point defense is currently 138th in the country at 7.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.3% of their shots vs. Mississippi State.
NCAA Stats
Stat | MST | MSPST |
---|---|---|
Points Per Game | 73.1 (225th) | 74.8 (166th) |
FG % | 46% (115th) | 45% (121st) |
3 Point FG% | 35% (105th) | 32% (306th) |
3 Point Attempts | 17.8 (326th) | 22.1 (182nd) |
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Michigan State Spartans vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Trends
- The Spartans are 1-4 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Bulldogs are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Spartans are 6-4 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Bulldogs have gone 5-5 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Spartans’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Bulldogs’ have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last 3 games at home.
NCAA Basketball Betting – 4* Michigan State Spartans vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Free Pick: Mississippi State +1.5
The Bulldogs come in as the underdog at +1.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 129.5, and our model projects the Spartans and Bulldogs to reach a combined total of 144 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
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