Indiana Hoosiers vs. Michigan State Spartans Free Prediction 02/02/19

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It will be a meeting between two tremendous defenses when the sixth-ranked Michigan State Spartans (18-3, 9-1 Big 10) go head-to-head with the 25th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers (12-9, 3-7 Big 10) at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. The game can be seen on ESPN at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

Indiana Hoosiers vs. Michigan State Spartans Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last outing. The Spartans fell to the Purdue Boilermakers, 73-63, while the Hoosiers were defeated by the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 66-58.

Indiana had a better turnover percentage (14.3 vs. 17.4) while Michigan State held Purdue to an effective field goal percentage of 0.469 (below their season average of 0.543). Michigan State rallied around Cassius Winston, who contributed 23 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Romeo Langford played a pivotal role for Indiana with 20 points and six rebounds.

The Spartans dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last game, Michigan State won 63-60. Michigan State had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.585 vs. 0.318). Indiana, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (49.0 vs. 9.7). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

The game should be a matchup of strength against strength as the productive offense of Michigan State takes on the top-notch defense of Indiana. The Spartans rank eighth in offensive efficiency, while the Hoosiers are 59th in defensive efficiency.

Indiana Hoosiers vs. Michigan State Spartans Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Michigan State, ATS Winner – Michigan State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Michigan State ranks third in rebounds per game (43.0) while Indiana ranks 155th (35.6).
  • The Spartans average 5.7 blocks per game, which ranks fourth in the nation. The Hoosiers rank 89th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
  • The Spartans rank first in assists per game (20.0) while the Hoosiers rank 150th (13.3).
  • Michigan State ranks 149th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while Indiana ranks 275th (17.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Spartans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.0, down from 16.3 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Hoosiers have scored an average of 55.2 points per game (16.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (2.5 above their season average).