For Michigan State, their game at the Ohio State Buckeyes could be the most important of the season. Additionally, it will serve as a measuring stick. Ohio State has not lived up to College Basketball lines expectations. And they are a team that Michigan State is capable of beating. However, the Spartans have not been a consistent team that gamblers can rely on. Michigan State has performed better than Ohio State in Big Ten Conference action. But nobody sees the Spartans as a lock on the road. Especially against a Buckeye team that has assets.
Maryland Terrapins vs. Michigan State Spartans Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 9 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Jack Breslin Student Events Center, East Lansing, Michigan |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN2 |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Maryland | +4 (-110) | 131½ (-110) | +155 |  |
| Michigan State | -4 (-110) | 131½ (-110) | -175 | |
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Maryland at Michigan State SBG Odds Overview
Maryland will attract the offshore betting attention of sharps as a competitive road underdog going up against a blueblood name brand Michigan State will draw plenty of casual sector support as the more popular brand at home. Terrapins are not a strong enough name against a team like Michigan State for the masses.
Maryland Terrapins Team Overview
The Maryland Terrapins are 16-7 straight up, 16-7 against the spread, and 7-16 over/under the total. Overall, Maryland has national metrics of 183rd for scoring offense, 169th for field goal percentage, 327th for 3-point field goal percentage, 108th for free throw percentage, and 157th for offensive rebounding. At the same time, Defensively, Maryland ranks 25th for scoring defense, 63rd for field goal percentage permitted, 31st for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 131st for defensive rebounding.
Maryland has covered the spread in six consecutive games. The Terrapins went under the total in five of their previous seven contests. Jahmir Young leads the Terps with 16.0 points per game.
On the whole, it has been a roller coaster ride for the Maryland Terrapins. First year head coach Kevin Willard is having an okay season. The Terps are in the middle of the pack in the Big Ten Conference race. And they have a decent shot at a winning conference record.
The question is if their body of work will be good enough to get their ticket punched for the Big Dance. Most observers believe an NCAA Tournament bid will require a strong finish and some name brand wins. Specifically, their February 7 game at the Michigan State Spartans would somewhat meet those criteria.
Michigan State Spartans Team Overview
The Michigan State Spartans are 14-9 straight up, 11-12 against the spread, and 11-12 over/under the total. To summarize, Michigan State has national metrics of 264th for scoring offense, 216th for field goal percentage, 44th for 3-point field goal percentage, 83rd for free throw percentage, and 109th for offensive rebounding. While defensively, Michigan State ranks 74th for scoring defense, 56th for field goal percentage permitted, 29th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 156th for defensive rebounding.
Michigan State failed to get the cash in its last four games. Also, the Spartans went under the total in four of its previous six games. Tyson Walker leads Michigan State with 13.8 points per game.
Maryland at Michigan State SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, Michigan State is too expensive based on College basketball lines branding. Maryland is in the same rank as Michigan State in the Big Ten and offers the better potential value in this spot.
Maryland at Michigan State SBG Best Bet: Maryland Terrapins.