The No. 20 Michigan State Spartans (9-2) take a four-game win streak into a home matchup with the Florida Atlantic Owls (7-5), who have won three straight. The Spartans are huge favorites (-13.5) in the contest, which tips at 2:00 PM ET (on Fox Sports 1) on Saturday, December 21, 2024. The matchup has a point total of 158.
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Michigan State Cover -13.5 vs Florida Atlantic -110
Michigan State vs. Florida Atlantic betting lines
- Michigan State moneyline odds to win: -1136
- Florida Atlantic moneyline odds to win: +716
- Spread: Michigan State (-13.5)
- Total: 158
Michigan State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Michigan State covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games last season. Michigan State covered 11 times in 18 opportunities when playing at home, and it covered five times in 10 opportunities on the road.
- When playing at home last season, the Spartans exceed the total 38.9% of the time (seven of 18 games). They hit the over more consistently on the road, eclipsing the total in 50% of games (five of 10).
- Michigan State played better as a moneyline favorite when playing at home last year, sporting a home record of 12-4 home record, compared to going 3-4 on the road.
Last season stats
- On offense, the Spartans were the 193rd-ranked squad in the nation (72.9 points per game) last year. On defense, they were 26th (66.1 points conceded per game).
- On the glass, Michigan State was 194th in college basketball in rebounds (31.8 per game) last season. It was 63rd in rebounds conceded (29.7 per game).
- The Spartans were 33rd in the country in assists (15.9 per game) last year.
Michigan State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-4-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 1-0-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 13.5+: 3-2-0 (As Favorite: 6-3-0; As Underdog: 1-1-0)
- O-U-P: 5-6-0 (Home: 2-3-0; Away: 1-0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-1 (Home: 5-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.7 (70th in nation) | 40.1 (59th) | 38.0 (22nd) | 27.0 (25th) | 17.8 (24th) | 11.5 (171st) |
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Florida Atlantic statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Florida Atlantic’s winning percentage against the spread at home last season was .500 (7-7-0). On the road, it was .300 (3-7-0).
- Both at home (seven of 14) and on the road (five of 10), the Owls’ games went over (in terms of the over/under) 50% of the time last season.
Last season stats
- The Owls allowed 73.4 points per game last season (231st-ranked in college basketball), but they really played well on offense, averaging 82.0 points per game (18th-best).
- Florida Atlantic grabbed 34.9 boards per game (52nd-ranked in college basketball) last year, while allowing 30.5 rebounds per contest (116th-ranked).
- The Owls dished out 14.9 dimes per game, which ranked them 70th in college basketball.
Florida Atlantic betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-5-0 (Home: 2-1-0; Away: 1-2-0)
- O-U-P: 8-3-0 (Home: 2-1-0; Away: 3-0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-3 (Home: 2-1; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.9 (64th in nation) | 43.6 (210th) | 33.6 (153rd) | 32.4 (255th) | 17.8 (24th) | 11.8 (200th) |
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