Colorado Buffaloes vs Michigan State Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Buffaloes and Spartans. The game is starting at 5:00 ET on ESPN2, and it’s hosted by the Spartans at Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, HI. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Michigan State as the -7.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 145.5 points.

COLORADO BUFFALOES VS MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Michigan State Spartans -7.5

This game will be played at Lahaina Civic Center at 5:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.

WHY BET THE MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Spartans.
• Not only will Michigan State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Does Colorado Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

Colorado Buffaloes Recent Game/Games

Colorado improved to 3-0 on the season with an 88-66 win over Harvard on Sunday, November 17th. The Buffaloes were -14.5 point favorites in this one, and they covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game reached 154, going over the O/U line of 143.

Colorado led 46-34 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring Harvard 42-32.

Colorado’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 88 points with a 51.8% field goal percentage. They connected on 47.4% of their three-point attempts, going 9 for 19, and hit 84% of their free throws, making 21 out of 25.

The Buffaloes’ effective field goal percentage was 60.7%, and they dished out 18 assists while grabbing 11 offensive rebounds. Andrej Jakimovski led the way with 20 points, and Elijah Malone added 16 points and 7 rebounds. Javon Ruffin was efficient, shooting 4 of 5 from the field and hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc.

Colorado’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 66 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed 54% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 37 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Colorado’s opponents shot 47%, connecting on 9 of 19 three-point attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 21 free throws at an 84% rate. Colorado gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Can the Spartans Hold Strong at Home?

Michigan State improved to 3-1 on the season with an 83-75 win over Samford on Tuesday. The Spartans were -17 point favorites heading into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 158, just under the O/U line of 164.

After leading 38-28 at halftime, Michigan State scored 45 points in the 2nd half but allowed Samford to score 47, making the game closer than expected.

Michigan State put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.2%. They were dominant inside, hitting 67.7% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, shooting just 29.2% (7/24) from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they connected on 87% of their attempts, going 20/23.

Jaden Akins led the way with 25 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 42.9% from three. Jaden Brownell added 19 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 50% from deep. The Spartans dished out 21 assists, with Lukas Walls contributing 4 assists and 12 points on 66.7% shooting, including 2/3 from three-point range.

Michigan State’s defense struggled to contain their opponents, allowing 75 points on 50% shooting from the field. They gave up 67% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 21 of 31 shots inside the arc.

From beyond the three-point line, Michigan State held their opponents to 29% shooting, with 7 made threes on 24 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 20 free throws for 87%. Michigan State also allowed 10 offensive rebounds.