The Michigan State Spartans will be looking to extend their three-game winning streak when they face the Buffalo Bulls on Friday night. Michigan State is amid a five-game homestand that has started with wins over Brown and Oakland. Buffalo snapped a two-game losing streak with a 129-62 win over SUNY-Canton last Wednesday.
Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. ET. The Spartans are favored by 15.5 points in the latest Michigan State vs. Buffalo odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 146. Before entering any Buffalo vs. Michigan State picks, you’ll want to see the college basketball predictions from the model at SportsLine.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Michigan State vs. Buffalo. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several college basketball odds for Michigan State vs. Buffalo:
- Michigan State vs. Buffalo spread: Michigan State -15.5
- Michigan State vs. Buffalo over/under: 146 points
- Michigan State vs. Buffalo money line: Michigan State -1700, Buffalo +900
- Michigan State vs. Buffalo picks: See picks here
Featured Game | Michigan State Spartans vs. Buffalo Bulls
Why Michigan State can cover
Michigan State had to play 11 games through the first month of the season, but it has only played one game since Dec. 10, so the Spartans are finally rested heading into this matchup. They cruised to a 67-54 win against Oakland on Dec. 21 in their last outing. Senior forward Malik Hall has been sidelined since Nov. 18 due to a foot injury, but he is expected to return on Friday evening.
Hall, who averages 12.0 points per game, is one of four players scoring in double figures for Michigan State this season. Joey Hauser (14.1), Tyson Walker (13.9) and A.J. Hoggard (12.7) round out that group of players for coach Tom Izzo’s squad. Michigan State has won six of its last seven home games, while Buffalo has only picked up one win in its last 10 games against Big Ten teams.
Why Buffalo can cover
Buffalo has gained some valuable experience playing against high-level teams on the road this season. The Bulls covered the 20.5-point spread in their trip to now-No. 2 UConn in mid-November, and they also covered the 19-point spread at West Virginia earlier this month. They snapped a two-game losing streak with a 129-point showing against SUNY-Canton last Wednesday, as Devin Ceaser poured in 25 points and added four steals.
Buffalo’s balanced lineup is paced by sophomore guard Curtis Jones, who is averaging 14.6 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. Junior guard Zid Powell is scoring 12.7 points, while junior forward Isaiah Adams is chipping in 9.9 points. Buffalo has covered the spread in four of its last five games and is facing a Michigan State team that is 3-6 against the spread in its last nine outings.
How to make Buffalo vs. Michigan State picks
The model has simulated Michigan State vs. Buffalo 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Over, and it’s also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in almost 60% of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
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