Arizona Wildcats vs Michigan State Spartans Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/23
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wildcats and Spartans. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on FOX, and it’s hosted by the Spartans at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, CA. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, the Wildcats are the betting favorite against the Spartans. The over/under for the game is 146 points.
ARIZONA WILDCATS VS MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Michigan State Spartans +5.5
This game will be played at Acrisure Arena at 4:00 ET on Thursday, November 23rd.
WHY BET THE MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-66 in favor of the Spartans.
- Not only will Michigan State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.
Do the Wildcats Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?
Arizona has a perfect 5-0 record so far this season, and will be playing their 6th game. In their previous five road games, including those from last year, Arizona has gone 3-2. Arizona enters the game with a solid ATS record of 5-0. Looking at their performance in the team’s previous five games, they have a perfect 5-0 record vs. the spread.
In five games, Arizona comes in with an over/under mark of 2-3-0, with their games averaging 162.6 points per game. When assessing the Wildcats’ performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 1-2, with their games averaging 99 points per game.
The Wildcats’ offense wrapped up their last game with 101 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 99.6 points per contest. In terms of three-point shooting, the Wildcats offense has been good from outside, hitting 41% of their three-pointers on an average of 21.2 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 52%.
Coming into today’s game, the Arizona defense is giving up an average of 63.0 points per contest. In their previous game vs. UT Arlington, the Mavericks finished with a field goal percentage of 52% and a total of 56 points vs. Arizona.
Will the Spartans Pull Through as the Home Underdog?
Michigan State, who has played five games so far this season, enters their sixth game with an overall record of 3-2. Looking back at their last ten home games, Michigan State has a home record of 3-7, which includes games from last year. Michigan State’s ATS record heading into today’s game is 2-3. Over their last five games, the team has gone 2-3 vs. the spread.
Michigan State’s games have, on average, featured 135.4 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-4-0. Their average over/under line is currently 143 points so far. When looking at the Spartans’ last three games, their over/under record is 0-3, with their games averaging 73 points per game.
The Michigan State offense is coming off a game in which they scored 81 points vs. Alcorn State. Overall their field goal percentage was 52.6% while connecting on 10 threes. Offensively, the Spartans hold a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, placing them 203rd in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 403rd in terms of percentage and 338th in three-pointers made.
So far this season, the Michigan State defense has been performing well, ranking 31st in the country at 61.4 points allowed per contest. The Michigan State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 49 points and allowed Alcorn State to connect on 10 threes.