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Bowling Green Falcons vs Michigan St. Spartans Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: November 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET

Venue: Breslin Center — East Lansing, MI

Article updated Nov 15, 10:38 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The upcoming matchup on Saturday between the Bowling Green Falcons and Michigan State Spartans is set to take place at 6 pm EST at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center. The

Game outlook

The upcoming matchup on Saturday between the Bowling Green Falcons and Michigan State Spartans is set to take place at 6 pm EST at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center. The Spartans, with a record of 27-8, are the betting favorite with an opening line of -21.5 that has remained unchanged. The Falcons, currently at 1-2, will be looking to build on their recent victory against Taylor University. Both teams have had mixed success against the spread and over/under this season, making this game an intriguing one to watch.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Falcons +1,600 | Spartans -4,500

Spread: Falcons +21.5 (-110) | Spartans -21.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 149.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Michigan St. will win straight-up is 98%.

Bowling Green Falcons

The Bowling Green Falcons are off to a 1-2 start this season after finishing with a 20-14 record last year. Despite losing key players, new recruits have shown promise, with the team scoring well in recent games. The squad is well-balanced with four double-digit scorers, led by Juco transfer guard Javontae Campbell and Juco Senior forward Marcus Johnson. The team is shooting impressively from the field and three-point range, with strong chemistry evident in their assist-to-turnover ratio. Defensively, the Falcons are allowing an average of 70.33 points per game, ranking #180 in the nation. However, they are performing well in defensive rebounds and limiting opponents' three-point shooting. Overall, the Bowling Green Falcons are a team to watch as they continue to develop and grow under Coach Simon's leadership.

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Michigan St. Spartans Analysis

Michigan State is currently 2-1 on the season with victories over Niagara and Monmouth, but suffered a 77-69 loss against Kansas in their last game. The team holds a 2-1 record against the spread and has a 1-2 split to the under. Coach Tom Izzo, in his 30th year at the program, has led MSU to consistent appearances in the NCAA Tournament since 1997. Despite returning just 2 starters from last year's squad, the addition of transfers and solid recruits, such as forward Frankie Fidler, provide promise for the team this season. The Spartans struggled in their recent game against Kansas due to poor shooting percentages, but on the season, they average 82 points per game with 4 double-digit scorers. Jaxon Kohler leads in scoring with 12.3 points per game and 10.3 rebounds, while guard Jaden Akins and forward Frankie Fidler both contribute 11.7 points per game. Newcomer guard Jeremy Fears Jr. has been impressive with 7.3 assists per game. In terms of rankings, Michigan State is #67 for offense, hitting an average of 50.78% of their field goals and 73.08% of free throws. On defense, they rank #36, allowing 32.46% of field goals and 76.47% of free throws. With a strong rebounding and assist game, the Spartans show promise for the rest of the season.

Michigan State University Ready to Rebound Against Bowling Green After Tough Loss

Michigan State University has an opportunity to bounce back from their recent loss to Kansas by demonstrating a strong performance against Bowling Green, a formidable opponent. With superior players at key positions, Michigan State plans to implement effective defensive strategies to limit Bowling Green's offensive capabilities. Although Bowling Green has shown promise in offensive statistics, they will face a significant challenge against Michigan State, resulting in difficulties finding their rhythm. Despite Marcus Johnson's strong presence in the paint for Bowling Green, Michigan State's agile forwards like Kohler and Fidler are expected to dominate down low. This will likely exhaust Bowling Green's interior defense, leading to a slower offensive game for them. Given Michigan State's impressive performance in their first two games, they are projected to cover the 21-point spread, surpassing their average of 82 points per game. The Spartans are predicted to secure a victory in front of their home fans in a much-needed rebound game. Bet on Michigan State with a spread of -21.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Bowling Green Falcons+1,600 → +1,900Moved
  • Moneyline · Michigan St. Spartans-4,500 → -8,000Moved
  • Spread · Bowling Green Falcons+21.5 (-110) → +24.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Michigan St. Spartans-21.5 (-110) → -24.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over149.5 (-110) → 151.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under149.5 (-110) → 151.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Bowling Green Falcons
18-14 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 3-7-0 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 (2024-11-16T03:38:37.413Z). 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

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Michigan St. Spartans defeated Bowling Green Falcons 86-72

Michigan St. Spartans defeated Bowling Green Falcons 86-72 on November 16, 2024, a 14-point decision in the series. Michigan St. Spartans' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 43-29. Against SportsJaw's recorded Bowling Green Falcons +24.5 (-110) spread, Bowling Green Falcons covered, while the 158 combined points finished over the recorded total of 151.5.

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Tipster picks

  • OddssharkTotal · Over 151.5 (-110)Win