Last Updated on March 17, 2011 11:00 pm by drew
Michigan State vs. UCLA Odds
TAMPA, FL (TheSpread) – Michigan State looks to begin its run for a third-straight Final Four on Thursday when the Spartans take on UCLA from the St. Pete Times Forum.
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The Spartans come into the contest as the No. 10 seed in the Southeast Region while UCLA is the No. 7 seed. This game will tip off at 9:20PM ET.
According to oddsmakers from online sportsbook SBGGLOBAL.com Michigan State is the favorite with odds of -1 against UCLA on Thursday. The over/under total for points scored has been set at 124.5.
Michigan State is 19-14 on the season and 5-3 on a neutral floor. The Spartans are just 11-20-1 against the point spread odds this season and they have went under the point total in 20 of 32 lined games. MSU was just 9-9 in Big Ten play but earned an at-large bid due to its tough schedule. The Spartans faced 11 top 25 teams during the season, but won just two of those games. MSU averages 68.5 points per game while giving up 66.2 points per game. Kalin Lucas has led the team with 17.2 points per game.
UCLA comes into the game with a 22-10 record and the Bruins are 1-3 on a neutral court. UCLA is 16-15-1 against the point spread odds and they have hit the under in 17 of 31 lined games. The Bruins went 13-5 in the Pac-10 this season and earned an at-large bid into March Madness. The Bruins went 2-2 against ranked opponents this season and average 70 points per game while allowing 65.7 points per contest. UCLA has been led this season by Reeves Nelson, who averages 13.9 points and 9 rebounds per game.
Trends show that Michigan State is 17-4-1 against the point spread odds in their last 22 NCAA Tournament games as a favorite while UCLA is 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games against an opponent with a winning record.
In terms of injuries, Michigan State is healthy but Lucas is dealing with a bum ankle. UCLA guard Malcolm Lee is probable with a knee injury while forward Tyler Honeycutt is battling an illness.
Over 10,600 public bets have been placed on this game with Michigan State getting 60% of the wagers with odds of -1 against UCLA on Thursday.
2011 March Madness Game Odds:
Michigan State vs. UCLA, 9:20PM ET (View Matchup)
Michigan State -1 Over 136.5
UCLA +1 Under 136.5
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