Michigan State Spartans vs Kansas State Wildcats 3/23/2023 – On Thursday night, Michigan State Spartans 21-12 head to Madison Square Garden in an effort to defeat Kansas State Wildcats 25-9. After defeating Marquette Golden Eagles 69-60, the Spartans are the last remaining team from the Big Ten conference. Kansas State, led by 5’9″ Third Team All-American Markquis Nowell, defeated Montana State and held on against Kentucky to earn this position. Michigan State are predicted to win this matchup by the top college basketball online sites.
Michigan State Spartans vs Kansas State Wildcats
Date & Time: Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 6:30 PM ET
Location: Madison Square Garden
TV: TBS
Michigan State Spartans vs Kansas State Wildcats Betting Odds
Michigan State
Moneyline: -135
Spread: -2 (-110)
Total: 137.5 over (-110)
Kansas State
Moneyline: +115
Spread: +2 (-110)
Total: 137.5 under (-110)
Michigan State Spartans vs Kansas State Wildcats Analysis
Michigan State Spartans heads into Saturday’s game with a record of 21-12, boasting an impressive 70.2 point per game average and 45.1% shooting percentage from the floor. They are hitting 38.7% of 3-pointers and 75.7% from the free throw line this season. Michigan State is collecting 35.6 boards per game and boasting 479 dimes this season, ranking them 81st nationally for passing the ball. They surrender possession 10.8 times per game and as a basketball team are committing 16.4 fouls each game. On defense, the Spartans are able to force 9.9 turnovers per game while drawing 16.1 fouls. They rank 196th in college hoops for giving up assists with 421 surrendered for this campaign. Their defense allows a shooting percentage of 41.9% and allows 32.7 boards per game as a team; additionally, they surrender 31.9% on shots from distance and are 84th overall in points per game allowed.
Kansas State Wildcats is 25-9 so far this season, shooting 45.8% from the field – ranking them 94th among Division I schools. They have scored 2,568 points and pulled down 35.1 boards per game, earning an assist 16.8 times per contest while turning over the ball 14.1 times. On top of that, Kansas State has committed 17.6 fouls per game while connecting on 75.2% from the charity stripe. Kansas State’s defense allows 29.7% on three-point shots and their opponents make 69.0% from the free throw line, ranking them 236th and 135th, respectively, for their defensive rankings. On the court, Kansas State ranks 141st nationally in points per game surrendered with 68.9; they force 14.9 turnovers each game and allow teams to shoot 42.0% from the floor. Markquis Nowell was an integral player for the Wildcats during this matchup.
Michigan State Spartans vs Kansas State Wildcats Against the Spread
Michigan State are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games. Michigan State are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference. Michigan State are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games played in March. The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Michigan State’s last 15 games played on a Thursday. Michigan State are 13-1 SU in their last 14 games when playing as the favorite. Michigan State are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games played on a Thursday when playing on the road.
Kansas State are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas State’s last 5 games. Kansas State are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games. Kansas State are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference. The total has gone OVER in 7 of Kansas State’s last 8 games played in March. Kansas State are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games played on a Thursday.
Michigan State Spartans vs Kansas State Wildcats Free Pick
Nowell and Johnson both had outstanding seasons for the Wildcats, but the latest NCAAB betting trends like Michigan State’s depth will be superior in this game. After holding Marquette to just 60 points per game this season, Michigan State should feel confident on both ends of the court.
Free Pick: Michigan State Spartans -2 (-110)
