The Michigan State Spartans (4-0) and Boston College Eagles (3-0) will square off at Titan Gym for this game. The game begins at 6:30 pm ET on Thursday, Nov. 26 and will air on ES2 and ES3.
The Eagles, meanwhile, are coming off a 69-56 win against Harvard on Sunday. Matt Milon was the team’s top scorer, recording 16 points on 5-for-7 shooting.
Michigan State is a heavy 14-point favorite at home and the Over/Under (O/U) for this matchup is 143 points. The Spartans come into this game unbeaten with a 4-0 record Straight Up (SU) and 3-0 Against The Spread (ATS). Michigan State is one of the most disciplined teams in the nation with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.73. Turning to the defensive side, it’s been a struggle for opposing teams to score on the Spartans. The 59.8 points that Michigan State’s defense allows per game makes them the 25th-ranked defense in the country. The Spartans have really locked down opponents on the defensive end, ranking first in the country with a .346 opponent field-goal percentage.
On the other side, the Eagles are clearly doing something right with a 3-0 record SU and 1-0 ATS so far. The Boston College defense has been a problem for competitors, allowing only 18 field goals from three-point range (6.0 per game).
This game marks the first time Michigan State and Boston College have played one another in recent seasons.
Predictions: SU Winner – MSU, ATS Winner – MSU, O/U – Under
Notes
Michigan State averages 85.5 points per game this season. Boston College is one of the highest-ranked teams in points allowed, giving up just 54.0 points per game (ranked fourth).
Michigan State won its last game by a 24-point margin. In games decided by a margin of 18 points or more, Boston College is 2-0. Michigan State is 3-0 in blowouts this season.
The Michigan State Spartans have the nation’s top defense, with a defensive rating of 85.4. The Boston College Eagles have an offensive rating of 111.9 (ranked 102nd).
The Michigan State Spartans rank higher based on their field goal percentage (32nd) than their effective field goal percentage (39th). The Boston College Eagles rank higher based on their effective field goal percentage (91st) than their field goal percentage (139th).
The Michigan State Spartans top the nation in assists, earning 24.2 per game this season. With their 13.0 assists per game, the Boston College Eagles rank just 197th.
Michigan State ranks tops in the nation with 8.2 blocks per game. Boston College is outside the top 100 with 3.0 per game (ranked 205th).
Michigan State ranks 28th in offensive rebounding. When it comes to defensive rebounds, Boston College ranks 33rd.
The Michigan State Spartans average 3.8 steals per game. The Boston College Eagles are undefeated at 3-0 when they allow at least 3 steals.
