The Michigan State Spartans (9-4, 1-1 Big Ten) will be trying to build on a three-game home winning streak when squaring off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers (8-6, 1-2 Big Ten) on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Breslin Center. It airs at 7:00 PM ET on Big Ten Network. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Spartans’ ( to win on the moneyline) matchup versus the Cornhuskers ().
The betting trends in this article reference odds valid as of January 3, 2023 at 5:44 PM ET. Check out the table below for the most up-to-date lines for this game and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Michigan State Vs Nebraska Betting Lines
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Nebraska (+7) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (131.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Michigan State Vs Nebraska Stat Rankings
| Michigan State Avg. (Rank) | Nebraska Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 71 (198th) | Points Scored | 68.1 (282nd) |
| 66.5 (121st) | Points Allowed | 64.8 (82nd) |
| 33.8 (231st) | Rebounds | 37.9 (51st) |
| 8.5 (276th) | Off. Rebounds | 10.8 (115th) |
| 6.8 (247th) | 3pt Made | 6.6 (265th) |
| 14.8 (86th) | Assists | 13.7 (163rd) |
| 10.2 (30th) | Turnovers | 12.6 (202nd) |
Michigan State Vs Nebraska Betting Trends
- The Spartans have six wins in 13 games against the spread this year.
- Michigan State has won twice ATS (2-3) as a 7-point favorite or more this season.
- There have been seven Spartans games (out of 13) that hit the over this season.
- Michigan State’s games have finished with more than 131.5 points seven times so far this year.
- The total for this game is 131.5, six points fewer than the average total in Spartans games thus far this season.
- Against the spread, Nebraska is 6-8-0 this year.
- The Cornhuskers have two wins ATS (2-3) as a 7-point underdog or more this year.
- Michigan State has played 13 games this season, and seven of them have hit the over.
- So far this season, eight Cornhuskers games have featured over 131.5 points scored.
- The average total for Nebraska’s games is 132.9 points, which is 1.4 more than this game’s over/under.
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Michigan State Impact Players
- A.J Hoggard leads the Spartans at 6.5 assists per game, while also averaging 4.2 rebounds and 12.8 points. He is ninth in the country in assists.
- Joey Hauser leads the Spartans with 13.8 points per game and 7.3 rebounds, while also posting 2.5 assists.
- Tyson Walker puts up 13 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game, shooting 42.8% from the floor and 36% from beyond the arc with 1.5 made 3-pointers per contest.
- Mady Sissoko posts 6.8 points, 6.7 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.4 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.
- Jaden Akins is putting up 8.2 points, 1 assists and 3.6 rebounds per game.
Nebraska Impact Players
- Juwan Gary is posting 9.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game, making 42.5% of his shots from the field.
- Sam Griesel is registering a team-leading 4.4 assists per contest. He’s also contributing 10.7 points and 5.5 rebounds, hitting 45.2% of his shots from the field.
- Emmanuel Bandoumel gives the Cornhuskers 9.9 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists per contest. He also delivers 1 steal and 0.3 blocked shots.
- Derrick Walker is the Cornhuskers’ top scorer (13.6 points per game) and rebounder (8.1), and delivers 2.7 assists.
- The Cornhuskers receive 9.7 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game from C.J. Wilcher.
