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The Michigan State Spartans (16-10) host the No. 17 Indiana Hoosiers (19-8) in a Big Ten battle on Tuesday. The Hoosiers are currently third in conference standings, meanwhile, the Spartans sit in the ninth spot. Indiana beat Michigan State 82-69 in the first regular season matchup on Jan. 22. Heading into this game, Michigan State leads the all-time series 25-16, including wins in three of the last four contests. Indiana is 13-13-1 and Michigan State is 13-13 against the spread this season.
Tip-off from Breslin Center in East Lansing is set for 9 p.m. ET. The Spartans are 3-point favorites in the latest Indiana vs. Michigan State odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 137. Before locking in any Indiana vs. Michigan State picks, you need to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. The model enters Week 16 of the season 71-42 on all-top rated college basketball picks this season, returning more than $1,700 for $100 players. Anybody who has followed it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Indiana vs. Michigan State and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are the college basketball odds and betting lines for Indiana vs. Michigan State:
- Indiana vs. Michigan State spread: Spartans -3
- Indiana vs. Michigan State Over/Under: 137 points
- Indiana vs. Michigan State Moneyline: Spartans -165, Hoosiers +140
- IND: Hoosiers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning straight-up record
- MSU: Spartans are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Tuesday games
- Indiana vs. Michigan State picks: See picks here
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Why Indiana can cover
Freshman guard Jalen Hood-Schifino is a marksman on the perimeter who has great change of direction ability. Hood-Schifino owns a solid frame and plays superb defense. The Pennsylvania native averages 12.6 points, 4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game. On Feb. 11, Hood-Schifino had 21 points, four rebounds, and five assists.
Senior forward Miller Kopp is another floor-spacing shooting threat on the outside. Kopp excels as a catch-and-shoot option, using his quick release to get jumpers up in a hurry. The Texas native puts up 8 points per game and knocks down 46.3% of his 3-pointers. He’s finished with double-digit points in two of his last four games. In his previous matchup, Kopp logged 12 points and went 4-of-5 from deep.
Why Michigan State can cover
Senior forward Joey Hauser provides Michigan State with a strong and physical presence in the frontcourt. Hauser is able to score in a variety of ways including the low post and mid-range area. He also has a soft touch in the lane. Hauser leads the team in both scoring (13.9) and rebounds (7). The Wisconsin native has dropped at least 20 points in three straight games. He finished with 20 points, four rebounds, and went 3-of-7 from 3-point range in his last game.
Junior guard A.J. Hoggard has been an outstanding playmaker and facilitator. Hoggard likes to push the pace and penetrate the lane consistently. The Pennsylvania native has great court vision, logging the second most assists per game in the Big Ten (5.8). He also averages 11.8 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. On Jan. 29, Hoggard dropped 20 points, four rebounds, and six assists.
How to make Indiana vs. Michigan State picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Over on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 139 points. The model also says one side hits well over 50% of the time. You can only get the model’s pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Indiana vs. Michigan State? And which side of the point spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on Tuesday, all from the model that has crushed its college basketball picks, and find out.
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