The No. 5 Michigan State Spartans (21-3, 9-2 Big 10) put their five-game winning streak on the line when they meet the Indiana Hoosiers (12-11, 5-6 Big 10) at Assembly Hall. The game is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 3, 2018.
Michigan State Spartans at Indiana Hoosiers Free Prediction
In the Spartans’ last game, they beat the Penn State Nittany Lions, 76-68. Michigan State was successful at getting and making free throws. The Spartans made 20 of their 25 free throws (80.0 percent), while the Nittany Lions were 9-11 (81.8 percent). Michigan State was lifted by Miles Bridges, who led the team in scoring with 23 points on 7-for-16 shooting.
The Hoosiers were beaten by the No. 17 Ohio State Buckeyes in their last matchup, 71-56. Ohio State’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Indiana. The Buckeyes had a rate of 0.606 (above their season average of 0.551), while the Hoosiers posted a mark of 0.418 (below their season average of 0.513). With 20 points on 6-for-10 shooting, Devonte Green was the top scorer from either team.
Indiana might have a tough time putting up points as they square off against one of the nation’s best defenses. Michigan State ranks eighth in defensive efficiency while the Hoosiers rank 150th in offensive efficiency.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Nick Ward put up 18 points and 13 rebounds and the Spartans beat the Hoosiers 85-57. The Spartans had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.7 vs. 19.5) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.627 vs. 0.407).
Michigan State Spartans at Indiana Hoosiers Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Indiana, ATS Winner – Indiana, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Michigan State ranks first in assists per game (20.4) while Indiana ranks 151st (13.6).
The Spartans rank fifth in rebounds per game (42.1) while the Hoosiers rank 151st (35.5).
Michigan State ranks first in blocks per game (8.0) while Indiana ranks 126th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
The Hoosiers rank 122nd in steals per game (6.3) while the Spartans rank 225th (4.5).
Betting Trends:
The Spartans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.0, down from 19.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hoosiers have scored an average of 64.4 points per game (7.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
