Marquette vs. Michigan State betting: March Madness Second Round preview for March 19

Media by Associated Press: Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (11) knocks the ball loose from Purdue center Zach Edey (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette

The No. 2 seed Marquette Golden Eagles (29-6) and the No. 7 seed Michigan State Spartans (20-12) will meet in the NCAA Tournament with a spot in the Sweet 16 of the East Region bracket on the line on Sunday at Nationwide Arena, tipping off at 5:15 PM.

The Golden Eagles are a 3-point favorite against the Spartans when Golden Eagles and Spartans play. The over/under for the game is set at 139.

Here’s everything you need to know to place your college basketball bets on this contest.

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Marquette vs. Michigan State betting lines

  • Marquette odds to win: -167
  • Michigan State odds to win: +139
  • Spread: Marquette (-3)
  • Total: 139
  • TV Channel: CBS
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Marquette statistics, trends and more

Recent trends

  • In their last 10 games, the Golden Eagles have been scoring 77.4 points per contest, an average that’s a little lower than the 79.9 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
  • Marquette’s defense has been more stingy lately, as the team has allowed 69.8 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 70.3 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
  • The Golden Eagles are trending up from beyond the arc over their last 10 outings, making 9.2 threes per game and shooting 35.4% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 8.9 makes and 35.1% from distance in the 2022-23 season.

Marquette betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 23-12-0 (Home: 9-8-0; Away: 9-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 3+: 13-9-0 (As Favorite: 16-9-0; As Underdog: 7-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 17-18-0 (Home: 12-5-0; Away: 5-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 24-2 (Home: 14-1; Away: 6-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-4 (Home: 2-0; Away: 2-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.8 (10th in nation) 44.5 (222nd) 28.4 (333rd) 32.5 (276th) 17.5 (fourth) 10.4 (41st)

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Michigan State statistics, trends and more

Recent trends

  • In their previous 10 games, the Spartans are scoring 73.2 points per game, 2.9 more than their season average (70.3).
  • In its previous 10 games, Michigan State is ceding 69.6 points per contest, 2.4 more points than its season average (67.2).
  • The Spartans are making 8.4 threes per contest with a 42.6% three-point percentage in their last 10 games, compared to their season averages of 7.4 and 39.4%.

Michigan State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 16-16-0 (Home: 8-6-0; Away: 4-7-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 3+: 5-6-0 (As Favorite: 11-9-0; As Underdog: 5-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 16-16-0 (Home: 5-9-0; Away: 7-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 17-4 (Home: 12-1; Away: 2-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-8 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-6)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.1 (150th in nation) 42.0 (66th) 32.1 (157th) 30.4 (132nd) 14.7 (63rd) 10.2 (34th)
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