The No. 11 Michigan State Spartans (5-1) look to continue their five-game winning streak against the Louisville Cardinals (3-2) at KFC Yum! Center. The game can be seen on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
Michigan State Spartans vs. Louisville Cardinals ATS Prediction
In the Spartans’ last game, they defeated the Texas Longhorns, 78-68. The Spartans had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 50.0 (above their season average of 34.8) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.627 (above their season average of 0.569). Cassius Winston played a pivotal role for Michigan State with 20 points and 10 assists.
The Cardinals lost a tough one against the Marquette Golden Eagles in their last contest, 77-74. One of Marquette’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 20-23 (87.0 percent), while the Cardinals were 16-21 (76.2 percent). With 15 points and seven rebounds, Louisville’s Jordan Nwora had a good performance.
Louisville should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Louisville ranks 55th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent), while Michigan State has forced the ninth-fewest turnovers (15.0 percent). Moreover, the Spartans rank 11th in effective field goal percentage (0.570), while the Cardinals rank 40th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.474).
Michigan State vs. Louisville Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Michigan State, ATS Winner – Louisville, O/U – Under
Click Here to Start Betting Today!
Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Michigan State ranks sixth in rebounds per game (41.6) while Louisville ranks 229th in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).
The Cardinals rank 90th in steals per game (6.8) while the Spartans rank 289th (4.3).
Michigan State ranks first in assists per game (19.4) while Louisville ranks 166th (13.5).
The Spartans rank first in blocks per game (6.9) while the Cardinals rank 121st in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
*****
