Michigan State Spartans vs Samford Bulldogs Matchup

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

Samford vs Michigan State Prediction

Betting on today's Bulldogs and Spartans game? Catch the action at Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI, as the Spartans hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on PEAC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 160.5 points, and Michigan State is favored by -17.5 vs. Samford.

Samford vs. Michigan State Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Samford Bulldogs at Michigan State Spartans
  • Where: East Lansing at Breslin Center
  • Date: Tuesday, November 19th
  • Betting Odds MST -17.5, SAMF +1000 | MST -2057 O/U 160.5

Bulldogs Preview: Can Samford Pull Off a Road Win?

Samford improved to 3-0 on the season with a 97-82 win over Texas Southern on Sunday, November 17th. The Bulldogs, who were -12 favorites going into the game, covered the spread in the victory.

Samford jumped out to a 51-32 lead at halftime, but allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring 46 of their own. The combined points of 179 went over the pre-game O/U line of 160.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Samford's offense exploded for 97 points in their last game, fueled by a 45.5% shooting performance from beyond the arc, hitting 20 of 44 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 61.1%, with an overall field goal percentage of 47.2%.

Rylan Jones was a standout, hitting 6 of 7 threes and finishing with 18 points and 8 assists in just 19 minutes. Duane Posey also shot 6 of 7 from the field, contributing 26 points and 12 rebounds.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Samford's defense struggled, giving up 82 points on 47% shooting from the field. Their opponents hit 34 of 72 shots, including 20 threes on 44 attempts, a 45% rate.

From the line, Samford's opponents went 9/12, shooting 75%. The Bulldogs also gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Spartans Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for the Spartans?

Michigan State improved to 3-0 on the season with an 86-72 win over Bowling Green on Saturday. The Spartans were -24.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 158.5 exceeded the O/U line of 151.5.

After a 43-43 tie at halftime, Michigan State clamped down defensively, allowing just 29 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43 of their own.

Spartans Offense Breakdown

Michigan State's offense put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 20 attempts for a 20% success rate, but excelled inside, connecting on 59% of their two-point shots (23/39).

The Spartans were also strong from the free-throw line, making 28 of 32 attempts (87.5%), and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds. Marcus Johnson led the way with 23 points, despite shooting just 9.1% from three (1/11) and 37.5% overall (9/24). Jaden Akins contributed 13 points and 12 rebounds, adding 6 assists.

Spartans Team Defense

Michigan State's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 23 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 59% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Michigan State held their opponent to just 4 made threes on 20 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 28, an 87% success rate. Michigan State also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs vs Spartans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last three road games, Samford has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 90 points per game.
  • Across their last five home contests, Michigan State has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-4, while averaging 67 points per game.
  • Through their last five games as the underdog, the Bulldogs have an ATS record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
  • As the betting favorite, the Spartans have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.

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