Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Memphis vs Michigan State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Maui.
Memphis vs Michigan State Prediction
Betting on today's Tigers and Spartans game? Catch the action at Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, HI, as the Spartans hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 150 points, and Michigan State is favored by -1.5 vs. Memphis.
Memphis vs. Michigan State Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Memphis Tigers at Michigan State Spartans
- Where: Maui at Lahaina Civic Center
- Date: Tuesday, November 26th
- Betting Odds MST -1.5, MPHS -104 | MST -118 O/U 150
Tigers Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for Memphis?
Memphis pulled off a 99-97 road win over the Huskies on Monday, overcoming a +9 point spread. The Tigers were tied 40-40 at halftime and matched UConn’s 42 points in the second half.
The game’s total points reached 196, well over the 148.5 O/U line, as both teams’ offenses took over in the second half.
Tigers Offense Breakdown
Memphis put up 99 points in their last game, shooting 54.7% from the field and hitting 12 of 22 from three-point range at a 54.5% clip. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66%, and they connected on 72.5% of their free throws, going 29 for 40 from the line.
Tyrese Hunter led the way with 26 points, hitting 7 of 10 from beyond the arc. Tarris Reed Jr. and PJ Haggerty each added 22 points, with Reed shooting 76.9% from the field and grabbing 11 rebounds. Jaylin Stewart was also efficient, making 7 of 9 shots in just 17 minutes.
Tigers Team Defense
Memphis struggled defensively, giving up 97 points on 49% shooting from the field. Their opponent was effective from two-point range, hitting 51% of their shots.
From beyond the arc, Memphis allowed 14 threes on 30 attempts, a 46% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 24 times, where they made 19 free throws.
Spartans Preview: Do the Spartans Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Michigan State improved to 4-1 on the season with a 72-56 win over Colorado on Monday. The Spartans were -7.5 favorites heading into the game and covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 128, which fell short of the 145.5 O/U line.
Michigan State took control early, building a 38-25 lead by halftime. In the second half, they scored 34 points while allowing 31, maintaining their lead throughout the game.
Spartans Offense Breakdown
Michigan State put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, largely due to their 70% shooting on two-pointers (28/40). However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 21 attempts for a 9.5% three-point shooting percentage.
Julian Hammond III led the way with 15 points and 4 assists, shooting 54.5% overall and 42.9% from three (3/7). Elijah Malone added 14 points on 70% shooting, while Jase Richardson contributed 13 points, hitting 75% of his shots and 50% from three (1/2). The Spartans also connected on 76.9% of their free throws (10/13) and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds, finishing with 11 assists as a team.
Spartans Team Defense
Despite giving up 56 points, Michigan State's defense allowed the opposing team to shoot 49% from the field, as they went 30/61 overall. Most of the damage came from inside the arc, where the Spartans allowed 28/40 shooting, a 70% rate.
From three-point range, Michigan State's defense was much more effective, holding the other team to just 2/21 shooting, or 9%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 10 shots, a 76% rate. The Spartans gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.
Tigers vs Spartans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Memphis has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 82 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
- In their last five home games, Michigan State has averaged 67 points per game while allowing 69. The team's record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 3-2.
- Through their last three games as the underdog, the Tigers have an ATS record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 3-0.
- 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.
Memphis vs Michigan State Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Michigan State -1.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.