At the onset of his arrival, Kansas State rookie head coach Jerome Tang inherited two players. Tang was forced to take in transfers to fill his roster. As a result, Kansas State was picked to finish last in the Big 12 Conference. Instead, Tang led the Wildcat program to a remarkable renaissance with the College Basketball odds. Kansas State has become a Cinderella team in the NCAA Tournament. So too, have the Michigan State Spartans. Nobody saw K-State and Michigan State in the Sweet Sixteen. But they will meet Thursday night.
Michigan State Spartans vs. Kansas State Wildcats Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, March 23, 2023, 6:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Madison Square Garden, New York |
| TV Coverage: | TBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Michigan State | -2 (-110) | 137½ (-110) | -135 |  |
| Kansas State | +2 (-110) | 137½ (-110) | +115 | |
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Michigan State vs. Kansas State SBG Odds Overview
Kansas State has caught the attention of sharps for its sportsbook value. To illuminate, the Wildcats have exceeded expectations all year. Kansas State was among the most profitable teams in their 2022-23 season. Following a lackluster regular season, Michigan State has become a serious betting value. Of course, the Spartans are the better-known brand in this matchup. Head coach Tom Izzo is a living legend.
Michigan State Spartans Team Overview
The Michigan State Spartans are 19-11 straight up, 15-15 against the spread, and 16-14 over/under the total. Overall, Michigan State has national metrics of 199th for scoring offense, 153rd for field goal percentage, 3rd for 3-point field goal percentage, 29th for free throw percentage, and 153rd for offensive rebounding. While on defense, Sparty is 99th for scoring defense, 70th for field goal percentage permitted, 33rd for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 139th for defensive rebounding.
Michigan State has covered the spread in six of its previous ten games. In turn, the Spartans have gone under the total in three consecutive games. Previously, Michigan State produced triumphs over the USC Trojans and Marquette Golden Eagles in the NCAA Tournament. Namely, Tyson Walker leads Michigan State with 14.8 points per game. Joey Hauser adds 7.2 rebounds per contest.
Kansas State Wildcats Team Overview
In sum, the Kansas State Wildcats are 23-8 straight up, 20-11 against the spread, and 16-15 over/under the total. Kansas State has national metrics of 83rd for scoring offense, 142nd for field goal percentage, 169th for 3-point field goal percentage, 58th for free throw percentage, and 147th for offensive rebounding. While on defense, the Wildcats are 137th for scoring defense, 76th for field goal percentage permitted, 13th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 129th for defensive rebounding.
Last weekend, Kansas State posted wins over the Kentucky Wildcats and Montana State Bobcats. The Wildcats have gotten the cash in six of their last seven games. Also, Kansas State went over the total in four of its last five outings. Keyontae Johnson leads K-State with 17.5 points and 7.0 rebounds per contest.
Namely, Markquis Nowell scored 23 of his 27 points after halftime. Subsequently, Kansas State overcame a horrid start from outside by hitting a couple of clutch 3-pointers. And then the Wildcats topped Kentucky 75-69 in Sunday’s second round.
Michigan State vs. Kansas State SBG Free Picks
In this situation, we have two similar NCAABB betting choices. Thus, taking the points makes the most sense.
Michigan State vs. Kansas State SBG Best Bet: Kansas State Wildcats.