Michigan State vs. Purdue Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Michigan State Spartans host the No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena on Saturday night. Can Michigan State upset Purdue? Matt McCuen breaks down the Michigan State vs. Purdue game.
Matt McCuen - March 2, 2024, 2:00 PM EST
5 minMichigan State vs. Purdue Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Michigan State Spartans and the Purdue Boilermakers will meet on Saturday night from Mackey Arena.
This is an important game for both teams, who will attempt to close their season on a high note.
Michigan State vs. Purdue DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: March 2, 2024
- Game Time: 8:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: BTN
Michigan State vs. Purdue Odds
- Spread: Michigan State +10 (-115), Purdue -10 (-120)
- Total Odds: O 145.5 (-115), U 145.5 (-105)
- Moneyline Odds: Michigan State (+420), Purdue (-530)
Michigan State vs. Purdue Prediction
As it stands, the Spartans are projected to be an eighth seed.
Michigan State began the year ranked fourth in the nation, but they have had an up-and-down season.
The Spartans are coming off a pair of bad losses vs Ohio State and Iowa.
Michigan State sports an overall record of 17-11.
Senior Tyson Walker has been one of the best scorers in the conference, with 18.1 points per game.
Aurora, Illinois, native Malik Hall has added 12.9 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.
Senior AJ Hoggard has averaged 11.1 points and a team-best 5.0 assists per game.
The Spartans' offense has averaged 74.4 points per game while allowing 66.0.
Purdue begins this game with a record of 25-3, ranked second in the nation.
The Boilermakers have the most impressive resume of any team in college hoops.
Regular season success has not been the issue for Matt Painters squad.
The issue for the Boilermakers has been winning the big game in March.
Purdue famously lost in the first round against Fairleigh Dickinson a season ago, making it one of the biggest upsets in tournament history.
Zach Edey will likely win his second consecutive Player of the Year award.
Edey leads the team with 23.7 points and 11.8 rebounds per game.
Senior Lance Jones has added 13.0 points per game and 2.3 assists.
Sophomore Braden Smith has averaged 12.7 points and a team-best 7.3 assists.
The Boilermakers offense has averaged 84.8 points per game while allowing opponents 70.1.
Michigan State vs. Purdue Picks
This is too many points for the Spartans.
I am higher than most on Michigan State, but this team can go on a run, and so do the sportsbooks.
Despite the up-and-down season, Michigan State has the 16th-best odds to win the National Championship.
This is an experienced team that knows they will win this game, and they punch their ticket into the big dance.
Pick: Michigan State +10 -115 / Michigan State ML +420 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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