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On Thursday at Spectrum Center, the No. 9 seed Michigan State Spartans (19-14) will face the No. 8 seed Mississippi State Bulldogs (21-13) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The battle begins at 12:15 PM ET on CBS. Here are some details on the West Region event for those who are filling out their brackets. The match had a point total of 130.5.

Mississippi State vs Michigan State Betting Odds

Here are the Mississippi State vs Michigan State Betting odds:

TEAM	SPREAD	MONEYLINE	TOTAL
MICHIGAN STATE	-1	-120	Over 130.5
MISSISSIPPI STATE	+1	+100	Under 130.5

Game Time and Information

• Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024
• Time: 12:15 PM ET
• TV: CBS
• Where: Charlotte, North Carolina
• Venue: Spectrum Center

Mississippi State vs Michigan State Betting Insights

Here are the Mississippi State vs Michigan State Betting insights:

Michigan State and Mississippi State Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread

Michigan State has a 15-11 record against the spread in games favored by one point or more this season.

Mississippi State is 4-6 against the spread this season when playing as at least a 1-point underdog.

These teams average 147.9 points per game, which is 17.4 greater than the total of 130.5.

Michigan State and Mississippi State’s opponents have averaged 4.5 more points per game than the 130.5 over/under set for this clash.

Michigan State’s average total in this season’s contests is 8.6 points more than the game’s total.

This season, Bulldogs games have had an average over/under of 143.8 points, which is 13.3 points more than the point total in this encounter.

So far this season, the Spartans have gone 19-14-0 against the spread.

So far this season, the Bulldogs have gone 17-16-1 against the spread.

Michigan State Stats & Insights

Michigan State’s +237 scoring differential (7.2 points per game) comes from scoring 73.1 points per game (190th in college basketball) and allowing 65.9 per contest (24th in college basketball).

Michigan State is 219th in the nation with 34.6 rebounds per game. That is similar to its opponents’ average of 33.8.

The Spartans averaged 6.4 three-pointers per game (279th in college basketball), 1.1 less than their opponents (7.5).

Michigan State averages 97.8 points per 100 possessions (114th in college basketball) and allows 88.2 points per 100 possessions (53rd).

The Spartans average 75.9 points per game at home. In away games, they average 68.6 points per game.

Mississippi State Stats & Insights

Mississippi State had a +194 scoring differential and outscored opponents by 5.7 points per game. It averages 74.8 points per game, ranking 142nd in college basketball, while allowing 69.1 points per game, ranking 91st.

Mississippi State leads the rebounding battle by 5.8 boards on average. It ranks 49th in collegiate basketball with 38.3 rebounds per game, while opponents average 32.5.

Mississippi State averages 7.2 three-pointers per game (209th in college basketball), while its opponents make 7 on average.

Mississippi State’s offense averages 95.8 points per 100 possessions (161st in college basketball), while its defense allows 88.5 points per 100 possessions (56th).

The Bulldogs score 77.4 points per game at home and 71.1 away.

Michigan State Key Players to Watch

Tyson Walker leads the Spartans in scoring, averaging 18.2 points per game along with 2.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists.

Malik Hall leads Michigan State in rebounding, grabbing 5.6 per game, while A.J Hoggard is the team’s greatest passer, averaging 5.2 assists per game.

Walker is the Spartans’ most prolific three-point shooter, averaging 1.8 threes per game.

Walker and Carson Cooper lead Michigan State’s defense, with Walker averaging 1.8 thefts and Cooper averaging 0.7 blocks per game.

Mississippi State Key Players to Watch

Cameron Matthews leads the Bulldogs in rebounding and assists, averaging 6.9 and 2.9 per game.

Josh Hubbard is Mississippi State’s leading scorer, averaging 17.1 points per game.

Hubbard is consistent from deep, leading the Bulldogs with 3.1 made threes per game.

Matthews leads Mississippi State in thefts and blocks, averaging two steals and 0.7 blocks per game.

Mississippi State vs Michigan State Betting Picks

Here are the Mississippi State vs Michigan State Betting picks:

• Pick ATS: Michigan State
• Pick OU: Over

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