Michigan State vs Michigan Prediction College Basketball Picks 2/17/24

The Michigan State Spartans look for a win after winning 4 of their last 5 games. The Michigan Wolverines need a win after losing 7 of their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Michigan State Spartans vs Michigan Wolverines prediction.

Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview

The Michigan State Spartans are coming off wins over Illinois and Penn State. The Michigan State Spartans are averaging 75.3 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 65.9 points on 40.1 percent shooting. Tyson Walker is averaging 18.4 points and 2.9 assists, while Malik Hall is averaging 12.5 points and 5.2 rebounds. AJ Hoggard is the third double-digit scorer and Jaden Akins is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Michigan State Spartans are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 69.8 percent from the free throw line. The Michigan State Spartans are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.7 rebounds per game. Michigan State will take on Iowa after this one.

Michigan Wolverines Betting Preview

The Michigan Wolverines are coming off losses to Nebraska and Illinois. The Michigan Wolverines are averaging 75.7 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 79.1 points on 46 percent shooting. Dug McDaniel is averaging 16.8 points and 4.7 assists, while Olivier Nkamhoua is averaging 14.9 points and 7.2 rebounds. Terrance Williams II is the third double-digit scorer and Nimari Burnett is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Michigan Wolverines are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 71.1 percent from the free throw line. The Michigan Wolverines are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.

Michigan State Spartans vs Michigan Wolverines prediction

The Michigan State Spartans look like a team that’s getting stronger as the days go by, and it feels like Michigan is ready for the season to end. Teams going in opposite directions and Michigan State blasted Michigan a couple of weeks ago in an 81-62 win. The line makes sense. However, if there was a game for Michigan to put up a fight and potentially save its season, it would be here. Rivalry game and the Crisler Center should be packed despite the disappointment. I’d grab the points, but I don’t love it at all.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Michigan +6.5