Colorado Buffaloes vs Michigan State Spartans Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Colorado vs Michigan State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Maui.

Colorado vs Michigan State Prediction

The Buffaloes and Spartans are set to face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN2. The Spartans will host the game at Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, HI. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145.5 points, and Michigan State is favored by -7.5 at home against Colorado.

Colorado vs. Michigan State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Colorado Buffaloes at Michigan State Spartans
Where: Maui at Lahaina Civic Center
Date: Monday, November 25th
Betting Odds MST -7.5, COL +230 | MST -290 O/U 145.5

Buffaloes Preview: Does Colorado Have A Chance at Lahaina Civic Center?

Colorado Buffaloes Recent Game/Games

Colorado cruised to an 88-66 win over Harvard on Sunday, November 17th. Playing at home, the Buffaloes entered as -14.5 favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 154, surpassing the O/U line of 143.

Colorado led 46-34 at halftime and maintained control in the 2nd half, outscoring Harvard 42-32.

Buffaloes Offense Breakdown

Colorado's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 88 points while shooting 51.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 60.7%, thanks in part to hitting 47.4% from three-point range (9/19) and 84% from the free-throw line (21/25).

Andrej Jakimovski led the way with 20 points, while Elijah Malone added 16 points and 7 rebounds. Javon Ruffin was efficient, scoring 15 points on 4/5 shooting, including 2/3 from beyond the arc.

Buffaloes Team Defense

Despite giving up 66 points, Colorado's defense struggled, allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field, including 54% on two-point attempts. The Buffaloes couldn't contain the three-point line either, as their opponent hit 9 of 19 threes, good for 47%.

Colorado also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 21 attempts for 84%. The Buffaloes gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Spartans Preview: Can Michigan State Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Michigan State improved to 3-1 on the season with an 83-75 win over Samford on Tuesday. The Spartans were -17 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 158, just under the O/U line of 164.

MSU led 38-28 at halftime and scored 45 points in the 2nd half, but they allowed Samford to score 47 points after the break, making the game closer than expected.

Spartans Offense Breakdown

Michigan State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points on 50.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.2%, thanks in large part to their 67.7% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit 7 of 24 threes, shooting 29.2%, and they were nearly automatic at the free-throw line, making 20 of 23 for 87%.

Jaden Akins led the way with 25 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting 3 of 7 threes. Jaden Brownell added 19 points and 9 rebounds, connecting on 3 of 6 from deep. The Spartans dished out 21 assists, with Lukas Walls contributing 4 assists to go along with 12 points and 66.7% shooting from three.

Spartans Team Defense

Michigan State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Spartans had a tough time defending inside, where they allowed 67% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 21 of 31 shots.

From beyond the arc, Michigan State held their opponent to 29% shooting, with just 7 made threes on 24 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they connected on 20 free throws for 87%.

Buffaloes vs Spartans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

The Buffaloes are 5-0 ATS in their last road games and 4-1 straight-up.
In their last three home games, Michigan State has averaged 66 points per game while allowing 67. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Buffaloes have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
Michigan State has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 5-0 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last five games.