The Michigan State Spartans (10-4, 2-1 Big Ten) will attempt to build on a five-game winning run when hosting the Michigan Wolverines (9-5, 3-0 Big Ten) on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Breslin Center. It airs at 2:30 PM ET on FOX. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Spartans’ ( to win on the moneyline) contest versus the Wolverines ().
The betting facts in the following article reflect odds as of January 7, 2023 at 1:46 PM ET. See below for a table with the latest odds for this outing and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Michigan State Vs Michigan Betting Lines
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Michigan State (-3.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (138.5) |
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 Michigan Stat Rankings
| Michigan State Avg. (Rank) | Michigan Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 71.2 (192nd) | Points Scored | 76.5 (96th) |
| 65.8 (99th) | Points Allowed | 69.4 (206th) |
| 34.2 (191st) | Rebounds | 36.1 (100th) |
| 8.7 (258th) | Off. Rebounds | 8.4 (281st) |
| 6.9 (232nd) | 3pt Made | 7.7 (160th) |
| 15.5 (53rd) | Assists | 12.9 (218th) |
| 10.1 (24th) | Turnovers | 9.1 (4th) |
Michigan State Vs Michigan Betting Trends
- The Spartans’ record against the spread is 7-7-0.
- Against the spread as 3.5-point favorites or more, Michigan State is 4-5.
- There have been seven Spartans games (out of 14) that went over the total this year.
- Six times so far this season, Michigan State and its opponent have combined for more than 138.5 points.
- The over/under for this game is 138.5 points, 1.5 more than the average point total for Spartans games this season.
- Michigan has covered the spread eight times in 14 games.
- The Wolverines have covered every time (3-0) as a 3.5-point underdog or greater this season.
- Michigan State has played 14 games this year, and seven of them have gone over the total.
- Wolverines games have gone over 138.5 points on nine occasions this season.
- The average total points scored in Michigan’s games this year (145.9) is 7.4 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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Michigan State Impact Players
- A.J Hoggard leads his squad in assists per contest (6.7), and also posts 12.2 points and 4.1 rebounds. Defensively, he delivers 1 steal and 0.5 blocked shots.
- Joey Hauser is tops on his squad in rebounds per game (7.5), and also averages 13.5 points and 2.6 assists. At the other end, he puts up 0.6 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
- Tyson Walker is tops on the Spartans with 13.6 points per contest and 2.9 assists, while also putting up 2.7 rebounds.
- Mady Sissoko is posting 6.6 points, 0.8 assists and 6.9 rebounds per game.
- Jaden Akins averages 8.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest, shooting 39.2% from the field and 42.9% from downtown with 1.5 made 3-pointers per contest.
Michigan Impact Players
- Hunter Dickinson is putting up team highs in points (18.7 per game) and rebounds (8.3). And he is contributing 1.1 assists, making 57.3% of his shots from the field.
- The Wolverines get 14.6 points, 3 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game from Jett Howard.
- Kobe Bufkin gives the Wolverines 12.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists per contest. He also posts 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.
- Terrance Williams II gives the Wolverines 7.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 0.8 assists per contest. He also posts 0.5 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
- Dug McDaniel tops the Wolverines in assists (3 per game), and puts up 6.6 points and 2.6 rebounds. He also averages 1.2 steals and 0 blocked shots.
