Memphis Tigers vs Michigan State Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Spartans. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on ESPN, and it’s hosted by the Spartans at Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, HI. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 150 points, and Michigan State is favored by -1.5 against Memphis in a non-conference matchup.

MEMPHIS TIGERS VS MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Michigan State Spartans -1.5

This game will be played at Lahaina Civic Center at 6:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.

WHY BET THE MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Spartans.
• Not only will Michigan State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Will Memphis Shock Everyone at Lahaina Civic Center?

Memphis pulled off a 99-97 win against UConn on Monday, November 25th. The Tigers were +9 point underdogs going into the game, but not only did they win, they also covered the spread.

At halftime, the score was tied 40-40. Both teams scored 42 points in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 196, going well over the O/U line of 148.5.

Memphis put up 99 points in their last game, shooting 54.7% from the field and hitting 54.5% of their threes, going 12-for-22 from deep. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66%, and they also made 29 of 40 free throws, good for 72.5%.

Tyrese Hunter led the way with 26 points, knocking down 7 of 10 threes and shooting 61.5% overall. Tarris Reed Jr. added 22 points, shooting 76.9% from the field, while PJ Haggerty also scored 22 despite shooting just 35.7%.

Memphis struggled defensively, giving up 97 points on 49% shooting. Their opponents hit 51% of their two-point attempts, going 18/35.

From beyond the arc, Memphis allowed 14 threes on 30 attempts, a 46% clip. They also sent their opponents to the line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws (79%).

Do the Spartans Have What it Takes at Home?

Michigan State improved to 5-1 on the season with a 72-56 win over Colorado on Monday. The Spartans, playing at home, were -7.5 favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 128 fell short of the 145.5 O/U line.

Michigan State took control early, leading 38-25 at halftime. They scored 34 points in the 2nd half while holding Colorado to 31, maintaining their defensive edge throughout the game.

Michigan State’s offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, thanks largely to their 70% shooting on two-point attempts (28/40).

The Spartans struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 21 threes (9.5%), and finished with 11 assists. Julian Hammond III led the way with 15 points and 4 assists, while Elijah Malone added 14 points on 7/10 shooting.

Michigan State’s defense gave up 56 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 49% from the field, as they went 30/61. Inside the arc, the Spartans struggled, with the other team hitting 70% of their two-point shots, going 28/40.

However, Michigan State did well at defending the three, holding the other team to just 2/21 shooting, or 9%. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 10, shooting 76%. The Spartans gave up 9 offensive rebounds.