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Kansas Jayhawks vs Michigan St. Spartans Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: November 12, 2024 at 6:30 PM ET

Venue: State Farm Arena — Atlanta, GA

Article updated Nov 12, 6:02 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In the upcoming Champions Classic on Tuesday, Nov. 12, Michigan State and Kansas will face off in what promises to be an exciting matchup. The Spartans, with a 27-8 record,

Game outlook

In the upcoming Champions Classic on Tuesday, Nov. 12, Michigan State and Kansas will face off in what promises to be an exciting matchup. The Spartans, with a 27-8 record, have easily defeated Monmouth and Niagara in their first two games. On the other hand, Kansas, also 2-0, impressed with a 3-point victory over No. 9 North Carolina. The game will take place in Atlanta, Georgia with tip-off set for 6:30 P.M. EST. Currently, Kansas is the betting favorite with a line opening at -5.75 and the current line at Kansas -5.5. Check out our preview for more details on the Michigan State vs. Kansas game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Jayhawks -240 | Spartans +200

Spread: Jayhawks -5.5 (-110) | Spartans +5.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 150.75 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas will win straight-up is 71%.

Kansas Jayhawks

Kansas has had a strong start to the season, with a 2-0 record and a No. 1 national ranking. They secured a 30-point victory against Howard in their first game and followed it up with a close win over No. 9 North Carolina. Led by Zeke Mayo and Hunter Dickinson, the Jayhawks are performing well offensively and defensively. Mayo leads the team in scoring with 20 points per game, while Dickinson leads in rebounding. Kansas is ranked highly in field goal percentage and three-point shooting, but they are looking to improve their rebounding and defensive stats. Overall, the Jayhawks are off to a promising start this season.

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Michigan St. Spartans Analysis

Michigan State has had a strong start to the season with a 27-8 record, securing wins over Monmouth and Niagara. In the game against Monmouth, Jaden Akins led the team with 23 points and 9 rebounds, while in the game against Niagara, Jaxon Kohler had 20 points and 13 rebounds. Akins leads the team with 16.5 points per game, Kohler leads in rebounds with 10.5 per game, and Jeremy Fears Jr. leads in assists with 8 per game. In terms of statistics, Michigan State ranks 165th for offense, with an average of 81.00 points per game, and 71st for defense, giving up an average of 57.00 points per game. Their shooting percentages are 49.18% from the field, 66.67% from the free-throw line, and 16.67% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 27.87% from the field and 29.63% from three-point range. Overall, the Spartans have shown strength on both ends of the court early in the season.

Hunter Dickinson's Dominance Propels Kansas to Victory Over North Carolina, Poses Major Challenge for Opponents

Hunter Dickinson of Kansas is considered one of the top players in the country due to his exceptional skills in making contested jump shots and dominating the paint. He showcased his abilities in a successful performance against North Carolina, proving himself as a key player for Kansas. The team demonstrated their ability to win close games on Friday night, further highlighting their competitiveness. In contrast, Michigan State has not faced strong competition this year and is unlikely to defend well against Kansas. With a strong starting lineup complemented by sixth-man Zeke Mayo, Kansas poses a significant challenge for their opponents. It is recommended to take Kansas to cover in upcoming matchups.

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SportsJaw Jayhawks vs Spartans archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Jayhawks vs Spartans matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Kansas Jayhawks-258 → -258Unchanged
  • Moneyline · Michigan St. Spartans+210 → +215Moved
  • Spread · Kansas Jayhawks-5.75 (-110) → -6 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Michigan St. Spartans+5.75 (-110) → +6 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over151 (-110) → 151 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under151 (-110) → 151 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Kansas Jayhawks
24-11 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Michigan St. Spartans
27-8 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-11-12T23:02:23.688Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Kansas Jayhawks defeated Michigan St. Spartans 77-69

Kansas Jayhawks defeated Michigan St. Spartans 77-69 on November 12, 2024, a 8-point decision in the series. Kansas Jayhawks' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 30-24. Against SportsJaw's recorded Kansas Jayhawks -6 (-110) spread, Kansas Jayhawks covered, while the 146 combined points finished under the recorded total of 151.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • PremierPicksSpread · Kansas Jayhawks +5.75 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 150.5 (-110)Loss
  • 2039518780Spread · Kansas Jayhawks -6 (-110)Win
  • KryptonMoneyline · Kansas Jayhawks -239Win