Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan State Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

Planning on watching today’s Broncos and Spartans game? Catch the action at Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI, as the Spartans hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on BTN. The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Michigan State is favored by -27.5 against Western Michigan in a non-conference matchup.

WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS VS MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Western Michigan Broncos +27.5

This game will be played at Breslin Center at 3:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.

WHY BET THE WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Spartans.
• Even though we have Michigan State winning straight-up, we like Western Michigan at +27.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Will Western Michigan Shock Everyone at Breslin Center?

Western Michigan Broncos Recent Game/Games

Western Michigan fell to 2-8 on the season after a 76-73 home loss to Valparaiso on Friday, December 20th. The Broncos, who were -1.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points in the game were 149, just under the O/U line of 153.5.

Western Michigan led 42-26 at halftime but allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring only 31. This collapse in the 2nd half was a major factor in their loss.

Western Michigan put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.5%, with a strong 54% shooting from two-point range. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 18 attempts for a 22.2% three-point shooting percentage.

Cooper Schwieger led the way with 19 points, shooting 77.8% overall. Chansey Willis Jr. contributed 16 points and 7 assists, while Owen Lobsinger added 14 points, hitting both of his three-point attempts. The Broncos also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists as a team.

Western Michigan’s defense gave up 76 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 54% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 27/50 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Western Michigan held their opponent to 22% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 18 attempts. The other team also struggled from the free-throw line, hitting only 7 of 14 attempts.

Can Michigan State Grab a Win at Home?

Michigan State improved to 10-2 on the season with an 86-69 win over Florida Atlantic on Saturday. The Spartans, who were -13.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.

After leading 42-29 at halftime, Michigan State scored 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 155 fell just under the O/U line of 156.5.

Michigan State put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.7%. They hit 38.1% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 21 attempts, and were solid at the free-throw line, making 16 of 20 for 80%.

Tre Carroll led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field and 2 of 3 from deep. Coen Carr added 17 points and 8 boards, hitting 7 of 9 shots, including his only three-point attempt. Jeremy Fears Jr. dished out 8 assists to go with 13 points.

Michigan State’s defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 23 two-point baskets on 48 attempts, a 47% shooting rate.

From three-point range, the Spartans’ defense saw the other team hit 8 of 21 shots, a 38% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 attempts, shooting 80%. Michigan State gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.