Michigan State Spartans vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs 3/21/24 NCAAB Betting Picks

Michigan State Spartans vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs 3/21/24 – As the NCAA tournament heats up, the Michigan State Spartans (19-14) are set to clash with the Mississippi State Bulldogs (21-13) in a game that promises to be a thrilling encounter. The stage is set for Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Spectrum Center, marking a pivotal moment in the pursuit of glory. Fans and bettors alike are gearing up for what could be one of the March Madness top free picks, with both teams eager to advance further in the tournament.

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Spartans	TBD	TBD	TBD
Bulldogs	TBD	TBD	TBD

SEE YOU IN CHARLOTTE 🟢⚪️ pic.twitter.com/DvRt3HbJ0m

— Michigan State Men's Basketball (@MSU_Basketball) March 17, 2024

Tyson Walker (Guard) vs. Josh Hubbard (Guard)

Michigan State’s Tyson Walker, a guard for the Spartans, played through all the 32 games in a season and racked up 32.8 minutes per game on the court. Alongside it were his out-of-this-rectangle awards of 18.2 points per game, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.9 assists with a breathtaking 1.8 steals per game, which was an exhibition of versatility. Walker’s 44.1% FG percentage and 37.8% from three-point range along with a free-throw rate of 74.5% demonstrate absolute excellence as a Spartans shooting top scorer.

Josh Hubbard, the Mississippi State Bulldogs’ prolific guard, has had a major upswing with 34 games played. Hubbard leads the team in minutes at 27.5, chalking up a 17.1-point average and an exceptional ability to draw the fouls. At the foul line, where he excels at a 85.3% rate. Although his field goal percentage of 38.7% is worse than his counterpart, his three-point shooting at 35.8% and a lower turnover rate suggest that this player has the potential to change the game’s momentum at any moment.

Walker versus Hubbard is in the limelight owing to the fact that they both score the most for their team and also play critical roles on the court. Their performance may change the game rhythm and end-result depending on how the game goes on and on.

Spartan’s Strategic Stand

The Michigan State Spartans have played as a balanced team, getting 73.1 points per game on average with a 46.1% field goal percentage success. By shooting 6.4 three-pointers per game at a 35.9% rate, it makes their overall scoring deeper. On the defensive side, the team’s 10.2 offensive rebounds and 7.2 steals per game show their capacity to create more scoring chances and hamper opponents, blocking their offense.

Bulldogs’ Balanced Attack

The Mississippi State Bulldogs, statistically, score somewhat faster, averaging at 74.8 Points per game, mainly due to the fact that they keep the tempo high by averaging 22 shots per game, with the same percentage of success, at 67.2%. They are embodied by 8.1 steals and 3.1 blocks per game as thus their offensive ability is highlighted as evident by these figures. From the totals, it ‘s quite evident that they can challenge their rivals both inside the paint and on the perimeter as well.

NCAAB Betting Odds: Michigan State Spartans -118, Over/Under: 130

The betting odds slightly favor the Michigan State Spartans, with a tight spread indicating a closely contested matchup. The over/under set at 130 points suggests a moderate scoring game, aligning with both teams’ recent performances.

Trends

Michigan State Spartans Betting Trends

Michigan State are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
Spartans are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
Michigan State are 5-7 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Michigan State last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 9 of Michigan State 20 last games at home

Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Trends

Mississippi State are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
Bulldogs are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
Mississippi State are 8-8 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Mississippi State last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 8 of Mississippi State 18 last games at home