Michigan State vs. Western Michigan betting: College basketball preview for December 30

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The Western Michigan Broncos (3-8) are big, 27.5-point underdogs as they attempt to break a four-game losing streak when they visit the No. 18 Michigan State Spartans (10-2) on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Jack Breslin Students Events Center. The matchup airs at 3:00 PM ET on Big Ten Network. The matchup has an over/under of 146.5.

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Michigan State Cover -27.5 vs Western Michigan -108

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Michigan State vs. Western Michigan betting lines

  • Michigan State moneyline odds to win: -14286
  • Western Michigan moneyline odds to win: +3333
  • Spread: Michigan State (-27.5)
  • Total: 146.5

Michigan State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Michigan State covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games last season. Michigan State covered 11 times in 18 opportunities at home, and it covered five times in 10 opportunities in road games.
  • In terms of over/unders, the Spartans hit the over less consistently in home games last season, as they eclipsed the total seven times in 18 opportunities (38.9%). In away games, they hit the over five times in 10 opportunities (50%).
  • Michigan State performed better as a moneyline favorite at home last year, sporting a home record of 12-4 home record, compared to going 3-4 away from home.

Last season stats

  • The Spartans were 193rd in the nation in points scored (72.9 per game) and 26th in points conceded (66.1) last year.
  • Last year, Michigan State was 194th in the nation in rebounds (31.8 per game) and 63rd in rebounds conceded (29.7).
  • Last season the Spartans were ranked 33rd in college basketball in assists with 15.9 per game.

Michigan State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 8-4-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 1-0-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 27.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 7-3-0; As Underdog: 1-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 5-7-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 1-0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-1 (Home: 6-0; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.4 (84th in nation) 40.1 (56th) 38.8 (ninth) 27.6 (39th) 18.1 (20th) 11.3 (164th)

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Western Michigan statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Western Michigan’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .250 (1-3-0). On the road, it is .667 (4-2-0).
  • Looking at the over/under, Broncos games have gone over two of four times at home (50%), and four of six on the road (66.7%).
  • As moneyline underdogs, the Broncos have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-1) than away (1-5).

Last season stats

  • On offense, the Broncos posted 71.3 points per game (245th-ranked in college basketball) last year. They gave up 74.9 points per contest at the other end of the court (271st-ranked).
  • Western Michigan averaged 34.3 boards per game (67th-ranked in college basketball) last season, while allowing 31.8 rebounds per contest (189th-ranked).
  • Last year the Broncos ranked 172nd in college basketball in assists, dishing out 13.1 per game.

Western Michigan betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 5-5-0 (Home: 1-3-0; Away: 4-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 6-4-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 4-2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-2 (Home: 1-2; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-6 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.2 (266th in nation) 45.5 (288th) 35.1 (82nd) 29.5 (103rd) 12.4 (290th) 9.5 (27th)
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