Wisconsin Badgers at Michigan State Spartans - 1/17/20 College Basketball Betting Odds & Picks
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Michigan State Spartans
NCAAB: 7:00 PM EST
Jan. 17, 2020
TV: FS1
Latest Odds : LINE: MSU -7.5 O/U 131
The Wisconsin Badgers are set to visit Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan for a Big Ten clash against the Michigan State Spartans. The Wisconsin Badgers come into this matchup with an 11-6 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent home game against the Maryland Terrapins, 56-54. Leading the way for the Wisconsin Badgers was junior forward Nate Reuvers as he recorded 17 points and 5 rebounds. Junior guard Brad Davidson had a productive outing for the Badgers as he pitched in 14 points and 3 rebounds.
The Wisconsin Badgers had a solid shooting game against the Maryland Terrapins as they connected on 22 of their 49 field goal attempts (44.9%), but they were slightly worse from behind the three-point line (33.3%). The Wisconsin Badgers won the turnover battle against the Maryland Terrapins (14-7), but they were edged out by the Terrapins in the rebounding department (35-24).
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The Michigan State Spartans come into this matchup with a 13-4 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent road game against the Purdue Boilermakers, 71-42. Leading the way for the Michigan State Spartans was senior guard Cassius Winston as he recorded 10 points and 5 assists. Freshman guard Rocket Watts had a productive outing off the bench for the Spartans as he pitched in 10 points.
The Michigan State Spartans struggled shooting the ball against the Purdue Boilermakers as they connected on 18 of their 51 field goal attempts (35.3%), and they were significantly worse from behind the three-point line (12.5%). The Michigan State Spartans lost the turnover battle against the Purdue Boilermakers (18-6), and they were edged out by the Boilermakers in the rebounding department (35-32).
Recent Betting Trends:
Badgers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Under is 7-1 in Badgers last 8 road games.
Spartans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Over is 6-2-1 in Spartans last 9 home games.
Free Betting Pick: Michigan State Spartans -7.5
The Michigan State Spartans suffered one of their worst losses in program history as they lost by 29 points to an average Purdue team, but they have the perfect opportunity to get back on track here. The Wisconsin Badgers are playing solid in conference play as they bring a 4-2 record into this matchup, but it will be hard for them to leave East Lansing with a win as the Spartans are 8-1 at home. The Spartans hold a major advantage with senior guard Cassius Winston as he is averaging 18.8 PPG and 6.2 APG, and he is the leader for one of the top-scoring teams in the country (78.9 PPG). The Wisconsin Badgers are solid on the defensive side of the court, but they are only averaging 67.2 PPG which won’t bode well against an explosive Michigan State team. Final Score Prediction, Michigan State Spartans win and cover ATS 73-62.