Villanova vs. Michigan State, 11/18/22 CBB Betting Prediction, Odds & Trends

Villanova vs. Michigan State Prediction

Villanova is catching 6.5 points against Michigan State on Friday night but the Wildcats have yet to cover a spread in their three games to start the new season.

Is Sparty the smart play or is there a better bet on the board when it comes to tonight’s 8:00 p.m. ET matchup?

Game Matchup & Betting Odds

831 Villanova Wildcats (+6.5) at 832 Michigan State Spartans (-6.5); o/u 132.5

8:00 p.m. ET, Friday, November 18, 2022

Jack Breslin Student Events Center, East Lansing, MI

Villanova vs. Michigan State Public Betting Information

Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 65% of public bettors are currently backing Michigan State when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.

Villanova Wildcats DFS Spin

Brandon Slater fouled out of Friday's 68-64 loss to Temple after recording nine points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 32 minutes. He also had four turnovers. Slater bounced-back from a disappointing 5-for-14 debut in Nova's season opener Monday. However, Slater struggled with turnovers and has failed to hit a three across Villanova's first two games.

Michigan State Spartans DFS Spin

Joey Hauser totaled 23 points (8-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal in 46 minutes during Tuesday's 86-77 2OT win over Kentucky. Hauser surpassed 20 points for the first time this season in a game that went well past its anticipated length. With a bounce-back effort after scoring just two points in the loss to Gonzaga, Hauser will now try to level out his scoring numbers in a manner he struggled to achieve a season ago.

Villanova vs. Michigan State CBB Betting Trends

Over is 4-1 in Wildcats last 5 road games

Under is 8-3 in Wildcats last 11 overall

Over is 4-1 in Spartans last 5 home games

Over is 8-3 in Spartans last 11 overall

Villanova vs. Michigan State CBB Prediction:

The Wildcats are winless against the spread in their last four games overall, are 2-5-1 against the number in their last eight road games and are 1-3-1 at the betting window in their last five road games versus a team with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. On the other side, the Spartans are 5-1 against the spread in their last six home games, are 7-2 against the number in their last nine games overall and are 5-1 at the betting window in their last six games versus a team with a winning percentage of greater than .600.

CBB BETTING PREDICTION: MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS -6.5