Cornhuskers vs. Spartans Prediction
The ninth-ranked Michigan State Spartans blew a halftime lead on the road over the weekend and dropped three spots in the rankings. Can MSU rebound at home tonight with a victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers?
Game Snapshot
607 Nebraska Cornhuskers at 608 Michigan State Spartans
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Breslin Center at 7PM ET
TV: ESPN2
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Public Betting Information
According to oddsmakers at BetNow.eu, the Spartans are a 13.5-point favorite on the spread line. The total is set at 139 points. As of Tuesday morning, 74 percent of public bets are pouring in on host Michigan State. Check out our College Basketball Public Betting Page for the latest info.
Cornhuskers crushed at U-M
Nebraska lost by a count of 82-53 Thursday night at Michigan to fall to 15-14 overall and 5-13 in the Big Ten Conference. The Cornhuskers trailed 43-21 at halftime on their way to the lopsided defeat. Nebraska shot 23-of-67 from the floor, 2-of-12 from 3-point distance plus 5-of-9 at the free throw line. Nana Akenten paced the Cornhuskers with 11 points on 5-of-7 shooting including 1-of-2 from 3-point range. He also pulled down two rebounds. Glynn Watson Jr. added 10 points along with four boards and two assists.
Spartans stumble in second half
Michigan State lost 63-62 Saturday afternoon at Indiana to drop to 23-6 overall and 14-4 in the Big Ten. The Spartans led 35-28 at halftime before being outscored 35-27 after the break. Michigan State shot 26-of-48 from the field, 6-of-15 from 3-point distance plus 4-of-5 at the free throw line. Cassius Winston paced the Spartans with 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting including 1-of-1 from 3-point distance plus 3-of-4 at the free throw line. He also notched 11 assists and five rebounds. Kenny Goins contributed 14 points and three boards. Xavier Tillman added 11 points, 10 caroms and three blocked shots.
College Basketball Betting Trends
Nebraska
The Cornhuskers are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games overall. Nebraska is 0-5 ATS in its last five road games.
Michigan State
The Spartans are 7-2 ATS in their last nine home games. Michigan State is 19-7 ATS in its last 26 games overall.
Prediction:
Michigan State usually rebounds with a focused performance following a defeat, but with rival Michigan on deck there is danger of looking ahead here. Nebraska played the Spartans tough in a 70-64 loss back on January 17 in Lincoln, so I think it can give another inspired performance here. I certainly expect MSU to win, but likely will save the better performance for Saturday when it has a chance to sweep the Wolverines.
NCAA DAILY PREDICTION: NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS +13.5