Michigan State Spartans Look to Regain Winning Streak as They Face Nebraska Cornhuskers

Game outlook

5 amidst a 47.5 point total. The Spartans, who started the season in the top 10, look to get back to their winning ways as they visit the Cornhuskers, who are 7-2 but have lost their last two games. The Spartans struggling at 4-4 and the Cornhuskers looking to return to their winning ways, the opening tip-off is set for Sunday night at 6:30 PM EST as Big Ten play continues for both teams.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Spartans -158 | Cornhuskers +128

Spread: Spartans -3 (-110) | Cornhuskers +3 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 141.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Michigan St. will win straight-up is 61%.

Michigan St. Spartans

Michigan State entered the season with high expectations, returning four starters from the previous season's Sweet Sixteen team. As of their second Big Ten game, the Spartans have a 4-4 record and have struggled to match the expectations on offense. The Pistons are ranked 178th in points per game, 126th in field goal percentage, and 326th in 3-point shooting. They have been more successful on defense, rank 24th in points allowed per game, 9th in opponent's field goal percentage, 51st in 3-point defense, 29th in assist-to-turnover ratio, and 87th in total rebounds.

Nebraska Cornhuskers Analysis

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have a 7-2 overall record. Offensively, they are #130 in scoring (77.33 per game), #211 in field goal percentage (44.5%), #75 in free throw percentage (74.29%), and #247 in three-point shooting (31.62%). Defensively, they are #75 in points allowed (66.44 per game), #26 in opponent field goal percentage (38.43%), #295 in opponent free throw percentage (73.72%), #40 in opponent three-point percentage (28.38%), #35 in defensive rebounding (35.56 per game), #34 in defensive assists (9.89 per game), and #291 in turnovers (11.22 per game). Nebraska has a solid defense, but they will need to improve their offense if they are to contend in the Big Ten.