PREMIUM
MICHIGAN STATE -5.5: BEST BET
(NCAAB) Spartans (MSU) vs. Trojans (USC),
Point Spread: -5.50 | -102.00 Spartans (MSU) (Away)
Result: Loss
Point Spread: -5.50 | -102.00 Spartans (MSU) (Away)
Result: Loss
I like the Spartans as road favorites in Southern California on Saturday. USC has size on the perimeter and a fantastic backcourt. Aside from that, it's been a disappointing squad from a standpoint of upside. The Trojans alternated wins and losses last month, compiling a 3-4 record (straight-up and against the spread). Their frontcourt will be heavily tested by the Spartans, who dominate at the rim (10th in near-proximity shooting percentage) and on the glass (23rd in offensive rebounding rate, 37th in potential quick points off offensive rebounds and 33rd in second-chance conversion percentage). The Trojans are 243rd in near-proximity defense and 237th in defensive rebounds per game.
Michigan State has the juice and USC isn't worth the squeeze. Bet on MSU to cover the 5.5-point spread!
Michigan State has the juice and USC isn't worth the squeeze. Bet on MSU to cover the 5.5-point spread!