MIT Simulator - NCAAB Friday Michigan State vs Bucknell Winner
MIT Simulator Score - Spartans 75.92, Bison 73.08 - Projected Margin of Victory: 2.84 - Current Line: +14.5 - Variance to Line: 11.66 - MIT Simulator shows Edge Factor of 11.66 points. Value is nearly a dozen points! Key factors noted: Of course Michigan State has played the stronger schedule in comparison with Bucknell. However, the Bison have plenty of confidence here as they have shot the ball very well in 6 of their last 7 games and they enter this game on a 21-2 SU run. Some solid performances early this season against tough non-conference competition proves that the Bison should be able to stay close with the Spartans throughout this game. Michigan State is 2-10 ATS their last dozen games. Bucknell is 5-1 ATS off of a win versus a conference rival. The Bison also are 10-4 ATS after a game in which they scored 80 or more points. The Spartans are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games versus teams with a winning record. Michigan State has been held to 43.5% or less from the field in 4 of their last 5 games. It is hard to win games by a big margin when in a shooting slump! Net edge factors equating to Spartans victory by the slimmest of margins per MIT Simulator. Play: BUCKNELL