Offense meets defense when the No. 6 Michigan State Spartans (18-3, 9-1 Big 10) welcome the No. 25 Indiana Hoosiers (12-9, 3-7 Big 10) to Jack Breslin Student Events Center. The game can be seen on ESPN at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Michigan State Spartans Free Prediction
In the Hoosiers’ last outing, they were beaten by the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 66-58. Rutgers’ rebounding was their biggest strength. The Scarlet Knights had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. eight), defensive rebounds (32 vs. 24) and total rebounds (45 vs. 32). Romeo Langford was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 7-for-20 shooting.
The Spartans were beaten by the Purdue Boilermakers in their last outing, 73-63. Purdue out-rebounded Michigan State. The Boilermakers had more offensive rebounds (16 vs. nine), defensive rebounds (26 vs. 24) and total rebounds (42 vs. 33). With 23 points on 7-for-14 shooting, Cassius Winston was the top scorer from either team.
After the Spartans won both contests against the Hoosiers last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, Michigan State won 63-60. Michigan State’s effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Indiana. The Spartans had a rate of 0.585 while the Hoosiers posted a mark of 0.318.
The game should be a showdown of strength against strength as the prolific offense of Michigan State takes on the elite defense of Indiana. The Spartans rank eighth in offensive efficiency, while the Hoosiers are 59th in defensive efficiency.
Indiana vs. Michigan State ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Michigan State, ATS Winner – Michigan State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Michigan State ranks third in rebounds per game (43.0) while Indiana ranks 155th (35.6).
The Spartans rank first in assists per game (20.0) while the Hoosiers rank 150th (13.3).
Michigan State ranks 149th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while Indiana ranks 275th (17.9).
The Spartans average 5.7 blocks per game, which ranks fourth in the nation. The Hoosiers rank 89th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
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The Hoosiers have been outscored by an average of 13.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Indiana has defeated opponents by an average of 5.7 points.
During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (11.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.0 points per game (3.4 below their season average).
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