The Michigan State Spartans (18-13, 10-10 Big Ten) will play the Minnesota Golden Gophers (18-13, 9-11 Big Ten) on Thursday at 12:00 PM ET at Target Center. Dawson Garcia will be among the players to watch for the Golden Gophers. Thursday’s matchup between the Spartans and the Golden Gophers features the Spartans as healthy 6.5-point favorites. The point total for the game is 137.5.
Michigan State vs. Minnesota Betting Lines
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | -6.5 | 137.5 points |
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Michigan State (-6.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (137.5) |
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Michigan State vs. Minnesota Stat Rankings
| Michigan State Avg. (Rank) | Minnesota Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 73.4 (180th) | Points Scored | 75.7 (116th) |
| 65.9 (25th) | Points Allowed | 71.6 (165th) |
| (1st) | Rebounds | (1st) |
| 9.2 (153rd) | Off. Rebounds | 8.7 (196th) |
| 6.5 (262nd) | 3pt Made | 8.0 (120th) |
| 16.2 (27th) | Assists | 17.5 (12th) |
| 9.2 (23rd) | Turnovers | 11.4 (201st) |
Michigan State vs. Minnesota Betting Trends
- The Spartans are 16-14-1 against the spread this year.
- Against the spread as 6.5-point favorites or more, Michigan State is 9-6.
- The Spartans have seen 13 of their 31 games hit the over.
- Michigan State’s games have had more than 137.5 points scored on 19 occasions this year.
- Spartans games average 139.2 total points per game this season, 1.7 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
- Minnesota has covered the spread 24 times in 31 games.
- Against the spread as 6.5-point underdogs or greater, the Golden Gophers are 5-1.
- Out of 31 Michigan State’s games so far this year, 13 have gone over the total.
- Golden Gophers games have finished with over 137.5 points scored 22 times this season.
- This season, Minnesota’s games have resulted in an average scoring total of 147.3, which is 9.8 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
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Michigan State Impact Players
- Tyson Walker paces his team in both points (18.4) and assists (3.0) per contest, and also averages 2.9 rebounds. At the other end, he posts 1.9 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
- A.J Hoggard is tops on his team in assists per contest (5.0), and also posts 10.9 points and 3.1 rebounds. Defensively, he puts up 1.5 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
- Malik Hall leads the Spartans at 5.7 rebounds per game, while also putting up 2.0 assists and 12.7 points.
- Jaden Akins is posting 10.5 points, 1.3 assists and 3.6 rebounds per game.
- Tre Holloman posts 5.6 points, 1.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 0.5 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
Minnesota Impact Players
- Garcia is the Golden Gophers’ top scorer (17.6 points per game) and rebounder (6.7), and delivers 1.8 assists.
- Elijah Hawkins is the Golden Gophers’ top assist man (7.5 per game), and he contributes 9.4 points and 3.6 rebounds. His assist average ranks him second in the nation.
- Pharrel Payne gives the Golden Gophers 9.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest. He also delivers 0.2 steals and 1.5 blocked shots.
- The Golden Gophers receive 10.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game from Mike Mitchell Jr..
- Cam Christie gives the Golden Gophers 11.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. He also puts up 0.6 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
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