NCAA Hoops Predictions – Michigan St. Spartans vs Michigan Wolverines
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In the Big Ten, two bubble teams are fighting for their NCAA Tournament lives.
Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Wolverines
Saturday, 2:05 PM ET
Odds: Michigan -1.5
Total: 126.5
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Big Ten Showdown Closes Out The Regular Season
It’s ground zero in the Big Ten on Saturday at Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
These two in-state rivals have not locked up a spot in the 2011 NCAA Tournament but will have a chance to make.
Michigan State’s high-profile wins give the Spartans an edge over the Wolverines, but Michigan State can’t say for certain that it’s in the field. A win over Michigan would take a great deal of pressure off the back of MSU coach Tom Izzo, who expected to have a Final Four contender on his hands this season but has watched his players underperform on a weekly basis.
Michigan might not have as good a resume as Michigan State, but the Wolverines – relative to their own abilities and talents – have meshed a lot more effectively than Michigan State has this season. Michigan won the first meeting between these schools on Michigan State’s home floor.
The rematch at the U of M will test both teams’ resilience. Can Michigan complete the sweep?
Can Michigan State rebound? In an early-March pressure cooker, trust the team and the coach who have faced so many urgent situations with poise and composure in the past.
It’s true that Michigan State is one of the most underachieving teams in college basketball this year, but the Spartans are likely to fight with all their might in this particular game. They have turned things around somewhat after some midseason turmoil and guard Kalin Lucas has been dominant once again. Michigan will put point guard Darius Morris on Lucas, but that might be a very tough assignment given that Lucas has a significant edge in quickness in that particular matchup.
Take Michigan State, because Tom Izzo usually finds a way to win the games he needs to grab.
NCAAB Betting Trends:
Under is 7-2 in MCHST last 9 road games.
Under is 6-2 in MCHST last 8 Sat. games.
MICH are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games.
Over is 13-5 in MICH last 18 vs. Big Ten.
Over is 10-4 in MICH last 14 overall.
Pick: Michigan State
