The Northern Illinois Huskies (7-5) visit No. 8 Michigan State to play the Spartans (10-2) in a game that has the potential to be high-scoring. The game is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Michigan State Spartans Free Prediction
The last time the Huskies played, they dismantled the Rockford University Regents, 93-54. The Huskies had a much better free throw rate (0.233 vs. 0.117) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 23.7). Northern Illinois received a boost from Levi Bradley, who had 11 points and 10 rebounds.
The Spartans fell to the No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks in their last contest, 92-87. Kansas’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Michigan State. The Jayhawks had a rate of 11.6, while the Spartans posted a mark of 19.5. Michigan State’s Kenny Goins contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds in the contest.
Cassius Winston has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Michigan State.
It might turn into a high-scoring affair as two of the country’s premier offenses battle. Michigan State ranks fifth with 120.3 points per 100 possessions and Northern Illinois is 22nd (116.6).
Northern Illinois vs. Michigan State Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Michigan State ranks first in assists per game (21.0) while Northern Illinois ranks 187th in assists allowed per game (15.3).
The Spartans rank 17th in blocks per game (5.5) while the Huskies rank 160th (1.9).
Michigan State ranks sixth in rebounds per game (43.8) while Northern Illinois ranks 147th (35.8).
The Spartans rank 131st in three pointers attempted per game (22.8) while the Huskies rank 199th in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
Northern Illinois ranks 48th in steals allowed per game (5.7) while Michigan State ranks 106th (6.8).
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The Huskies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.0, up from 9.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 92.2 points per game (4.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
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