The No. 11 Michigan State Spartans (1-1) challenge the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (2-1) at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs. Michigan State Spartans ATS Prediction
The Warhawks are hoping for a better outcome after their 65-55 loss to the Texas Longhorns in their last matchup. Texas’ 11.9 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Louisiana-Monroe, who had a mark of 19.4. Michael Ertel was the game’s leading scorer with 16 points on 6-for-12 shooting.
The last time the Spartans played, they won big over the FGCU Eagles, 106-82. The Spartans had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (52.6 vs. 19.4) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.584 vs. 0.516). Nick Ward was the game’s top scorer with 25 points on 7-for-11 shooting from the field.
The prolific offense of Michigan State will face off against the mid-tier defense of Louisiana-Monroe. Since last season, the Spartans rank seventh in offensive efficiency, while the Warhawks are 112th in defensive efficiency. The Spartans should have the advantage on that end of the court.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Michigan State ranks first in blocks per game (7.1) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 272nd (1.7).
The Spartans rank seventh in rebounds per game (41.3) while the Warhawks rank 238th (34.0).
Michigan State averages 19.5 assists per game, which ranks second in the nation. Louisiana-Monroe ranks 222nd in assists allowed per game (14.3).
The Warhawks rank 130th in steals per game (6.4) while the Spartans rank 287th (4.3).
Michigan State ranks 143rd in three pointers allowed per game (21.4) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 254th (23.9).
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