Kansas Jayhawks vs Michigan State Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24
Planning on watching today’s Jayhawks and Spartans game? Catch the action at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA, as the Spartans hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on ESPN. In this non-conference matchup, Kansas is favored by -6.5 against Michigan State. The over/under for the game is 150.5 points.
KANSAS JAYHAWKS VS MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Michigan State Spartans +6.5
This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 6:30 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.
WHY BET THE MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Spartans.
- Not only will Michigan State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.
Are the Jayhawks Ready for a Win at Atlanta?
Kansas opened their season with a 92-89 win over North Carolina on Friday. The Jayhawks, who were -8 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, but they did get the win at home. The total points for the game reached 181, surpassing the O/U line of 160.
Kansas looked strong in the first half, leading 53-38 at the break. However, they allowed 51 points in the second half while scoring 39, making the game closer than expected.
Kansas put up 92 points in their last game, shooting 48.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.6%, with a strong two-point shooting performance of 56.4% (31/55). However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.6% (6/21) of their three-point attempts.
Zeke Mayo led the way with 21 points and 4 assists, while Hunter Dickinson added a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Jae’Lyn Withers was efficient, shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting 3 of 5 from deep, finishing with 11 points and 9 rebounds.
Even with Kansas allowing 89 points, their opponent struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 of 21 threes for 28%. However, they found success inside, shooting 56% on two-pointers, converting 31 of 55 attempts.
Kansas sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12, shooting 70%. The Jayhawks also gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.
Is a Home Win Possible for Michigan State?
Michigan State opened their season with a 96-60 win over Niagara on Thursday. Playing at home, the Spartans entered as heavy favorites, and they covered the -29.5 spread. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.
After leading 46-39 at halftime, Michigan State clamped down defensively in the second half, allowing just 21 points while scoring 50.
Michigan State’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 96 points on 52.2% shooting from the field. They connected on 59.2% of their two-point attempts and hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 56.7%.
The Spartans also knocked down 80% of their free throws and grabbed 16 offensive rebounds, leading to 20 assists as a team. Jaxon Kohler had a standout performance, scoring 20 points and grabbing 13 rebounds in just 17 minutes, shooting 66.7% from the field.
Despite Michigan State’s defensive struggles, allowing 60 points on 52% shooting from the field, they managed to limit their opponent’s three-point shooting to just 6/18, or 33%. The Spartans also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 20 attempts for 80%.
Inside the arc, Michigan State gave up 29/49 shooting, equating to 59% on two-point attempts. They also allowed 16 offensive rebounds in this game.