Last Updated on March 19, 2010 5:12 pm by drew
MSU-NM State Pick
The last of the 5-12 matchups takes place Friday at 7:20PM ET when Michigan State faces New Mexico State from Spokane Memorial Arena in Spokane, Washington.
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These two teams will battle it out in the Midwest Region. The Spartans are the No. 5 seed and the Aggies are the No. 12 seed.
Oddsmakers from online sports book SPORTSBETTING.com have made Michigan State 13-point favorites over New Mexico State on Friday night. The over/under has been set at 148.
Michigan State is playing in its 24th NCAA Tournament. The Spartans have played in 13-straight tournaments and won a game in three straight. MSU is 24-8 on the season and 14-4 in the Big Ten Conference. MSU scores 72.6 points per-game, which ranks 86th in the nation. The Spartans give up 63.7 points per-game, which ranks 54th. Kalin Lucas scores 14.9 points per-game for MSU to lead the way. Raymar Morgan adds 11.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per-game, while Draymond Green puts up 10.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 3 assists per-game.
New Mexico State is playing in its 18th NCAA Tournament. It is the Aggies first appearance since 2007. The Aggies are 22-11 on the season and 11-5 in the Western Athletic Conference. They score 78.5 points per-game, which ranks 21st in the country, while allowing 77.8 points per-game, which ranks 297th. The Aggies have been led by Jahmar Young, who scores 20.5 points per-game, and Jonathan Gibson, who scores 17.5 points per-game. Hamidu Rahman and Wendell McKines also average over 10 points per-game.
Michigan State has struggled in the second half of the season, but the Spartans and Tom Izzo are always dangerous in the NCAA Tournament. New Mexico State will struggle with the MSU defense while the Spartans should be able to score with ease. Look for the Spartans to cover and the game to go under the lofty point total.
Our NCAA Tournament Free Pick for this matchup is: MICHIGAN STATE -13 and UNDER 148
March Madness Betting Trends
New Mexico State is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games
New Mexico State is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Michigan State is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
Michigan State is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
March Madness Injury Report
MICHIGAN ST
[G] 03/13/2010 – Chris Allen probable Friday vs. New Mexico State ( Suspension Served )
NEW MEXICO ST
[G] 01/21/2010 – Da’Shawn Gomez out indefinitely ( Eye )
March Madness Game Odds
Michigan State Spartans -13 Over 148
New Mexico State +13 Under 148
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Posted: 3/19/10 5:12PM ET