Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Trojans vs. Spartans CBB Odds
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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping Trojans vs. Michigan State
- (22-10) USC Trojans vs. Michigan State Spartans (19-12)
- Date: Friday, March 17th
- Time: 12:15 ET
- Venue: Nationwide Arena, Columbus
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Trojans +111 | Spartans -135
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: USC +2 | Michigan State -2 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 137.5
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USC Trojans
At this time, the Trojans have a 22-10 overall record, USC squares off with Michigan State. Presently, in their 11 road games this season, the Trojans have a record of 6-5.
Having been the underdog in 12 games, the Trojans have gone 5-7 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +2 underdogs on the spread.
Presently, USC has a record of 8-3 in non-conference games. In Pac-12 action, they have a mark of 14-7.
Coming into the game, Boogie Ellis is the team leader in scoring, averaging 18.0 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Ellis is grabbing 3.7 rebounds and adding 3.0 assists. USC’s second leading scorer is Drew Peterson, who has hit 44.3% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 14.0 points per game.
Trojans Offense
Currently, USC’s offense heads into today’s matchup averaging just 72.6 points, which places them 159th in the NCAA. In addition, USC’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 67.32% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 141st in overall field goal percentage at 45.2%. When the Trojans have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 36.0% of their looks.
In terms of pace, USC is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 68.7 per contest, placing them just 389th in college basketball. Currently, the team is one of the better rebounding teams in the country, at 40.2 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 11.9 offensive boards per game.
Michigan State Spartans
Overall, Michigan State has an 19-12 overall record. So far, Michigan State has been the home team 18 times, sitting with a record of 14-4.
Getting ready to play for the 19 times as the favorite, the Spartans have gone 16-3 in those matchups. Playing at home, Michigan State comes into this game as -2 point favorites.
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 Key Stats
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.
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USC Trojans vs. Michigan State Spartans CBB Betting Trends
- Firstly, USC is 2-3 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. The Trojans are 3-2 straight up in these matchups.
- Secondly, USC is 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 6-4 SU.
- At this point, Trojans are 1-2 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 1-2 vs. the spread in these contests.
- Also, Spartans are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 1-2 vs. the spread in these contests.
Free USC Trojans vs. Michigan State Spartans CBB Betting Pick:
Free Spread Prediction: Michigan State Spartans -2
Heading into this matchup, our NCAA betting model has identified this game as a profitable opportunity and recommends taking the Michigan State Spartans to pick up the win and cover the spread as -2 point betting favorites.
March Madness Free Pick
Although Michigan State as a team is just 111th in overall shooting percentage, we see their offense putting together a strong performance against the Trojans’ defense. At -2 we see there being plenty of value in grabbing the Spartans to come out on top and cover.
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