2010 March Madness Maryland vs. Michigan State Picks & Predictions

Last Updated on March 21, 2010 12:06 pm by drew

Maryland-MSU Pick

The most intriguing matchup in Sunday’s schedule for the NCAA Tournament could be the game between
Maryland and

Michigan
State at 2:30PM ET.

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These two teams will battle it out in the Midwest Region with their game taking place at the Spokane Memorial Arena in Spokane, Washington. The Terrapins are the No. 4 seed while the Spartans are the No. 5 seed.
Oddsmakers from online sports book SPORTSBETTING.com have made
Maryland 1-point favorites over

Michigan
State on Sunday afternoon. The over/under has been set at 142.

Maryland is seeking its first trip to the Sweet Sixteen since 2003. The Terrapins have reached the third round 13 times in school history.
Maryland defeated No. 13

Houston 89-77 on Friday to make it to the second round.
Maryland pulled down 47 rebounds to just 26 for

Houston in the win. The Terrapins shot 47.1 percent from the field and were led by Jordan Williams, who had 21 points and 17 rebounds. Greivis Vazquez added 16 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, while Landon Milbourne had 19 points and seven boards.

Michigan
State is seeking its third straight Sweet Sixteen appearance and 15^th showing in school history. The Spartans defeated No. 12 New Mexico State, 70-67, on Friday to advance to Sunday’s game. Kalin Lucas had 25 points to lead

Michigan
State while Durrell Summers had 14 points and Raymar Morgan had 11 points. The Spartans made 23-of-33 free throws in the win while the Aggies were just 13-of-22 at the line.

Michigan
State has been better in the tournament over the years, but the Spartans have not looked polished late in the year. Still, MSU plays to the level of its competition and knows how to win, while

Maryland is not in the same boat. MSU should slow down and frustrate

Maryland on offense, which will allow the Spartans to get a narrow victory.

Our NCAA Tournament Free Pick for this matchup is:
MICHIGAN
STATE +1 and UNDER 142
March Madness Betting Trends

Michigan
State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

Maryland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

March Madness Injury Report


MARYLAND

[C] 01/31/2010 – Steve Goins out indefinitely ( Knee ) 

[F] 01/06/2010 – Jin Soo Choi is leaving school ( Personal ) 

MICHIGAN ST

[G] 03/20/2010 – Chris Allen left last game, "?" Sunday vs.
Maryland ( Foot ) 
March Madness Game Odds

Maryland Terrapins -1 Over 142

Michigan
State Spartans +1 Under 142
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Posted: 3/21/10 12:06PM ET