The No. 11 Michigan State Spartans (4-1) clash against the Texas Longhorns (5-0) in the Las Vegas Invitational at Orleans Arena. The game gets underway at 6:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
Texas Longhorns vs. Michigan State Spartans ATS Prediction
The Longhorns come in on a high note after barely hanging on to beat the No. 7 North Carolina Tar Heels in their last matchup, 92-89. The Longhorns had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.322 (above their season average of 0.221) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.619 (above their season average of 0.473). Texas received a boost from Kerwin Roach II, who led the team in scoring with 32 points on 12-for-15 shooting.
The last time the Spartans played, they dismantled the No. 17 UCLA Bruins, 87-67. Michigan State’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over UCLA. The Spartans had a rate of 0.621 (above their season average of 0.557), while the Bruins posted a mark of 0.398 (below their season average of 0.574). Cassius Winston was the game’s high scorer with 19 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the field.
The game should be a showdown of strength against strength as the high-octane offense of Michigan State takes on the elite defense of Texas. Since last season, the Spartans rank sixth in offensive efficiency, while the Longhorns are 57th in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Longhorns rank 60th in turnover percentage (17.0 percent), while the Spartans rank 346th in opponents’ turnover percentage (15.0 percent).
Texas Longhorns vs. Michigan State Spartans Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Michigan State ranks first in assists per game (19.5) while Texas ranks 269th (12.0).
The Spartans average 41.6 rebounds per game, which ranks sixth in the NCAA. The Longhorns rank 230th in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).
Texas ranks 130th in steals per game (6.4) while Michigan State ranks 288th (4.3).
The Spartans average 7.0 blocks per game, which ranks first in the NCAA. The Longhorns rank 84th in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
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