In one of the best NCAA Basketball games today – the Michigan State Spartans and Duke Blue Devils will meet up in Chicago on Tuesday in the first game of the 2023 Champions Classic. Following this game, the Kansas Jayhawks and Kentucky Wildcats will meet up. Both teams come into the game with an early season loss.
Duke vs. Michigan State Picks
Pick: Duke Spread (-3.5)
Both Michigan State and Duke are 1-1. The Spartans lost to James Madison in their opener and bounced back with a win over Southern Indiana. For Duke, they smoked Dartmouth and then were beaten by Arizona on Friday. In their previous meeting, the Duke Blue Devils beat the Michigan State Spartans on March 20th, 2022. Let’s get to our Duke Blue vs Michigan State prediction:
Duke Blue Devils vs Michigan State Spartans Information
Michigan State Spartans vs Duke Blue Devils
Date & Time: Tuesday November 14th, 2023; 6:00 pm CST
Location of the game: United Center; Chicago, IL
Where to Watch: ESPN
Duke Blue Devils vs Michigan State Spartans Recent Scores
Duke Blue Devils 2023 Results:
- Monday, November 6th, 2023: 92-54 win over Dartmouth Big Green
- Friday, November 10th, 2023: 78-73 loss to Arizona Wildcats
Michigan State Spartans 2023 Results:
- Monday, November 6th, 2023: 79-76 loss to James Madison Dukes
- Thursday, November 9th, 2023: 74-51 win over Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
Duke Blue Devils vs Michigan State Spartans Betting Analysis
Before our Duke Blue vs Michigan State prediction, take a look at this and all the NCAAB Odds for the day:
- Spread: Duke Blue Devils -3.5, Michigan State Spartans +3.5
- Total: 141.5
- Moneyline: Duke Blue Devils -156, Michigan State Spartans +130
Duke Blue Devils vs Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview
The Duke Blue Devils getting beat at home was one of the biggest headlines of the season so far. But, the loss was to one of the top teams in the country in Arizona. The Blue Devils will take that loss as opposed to a postseason loss. Now, Duke will need to rebound quickly, as the physical Spartans are next.
Kyle Filipowski leads the Duke offense with 25 points per game. The big man is playing less than 30 minutes per game. Tyrese Proctor is leading the charge offensively running the point. The point guard is dishing out 6.5 assists per game. Rebounding has been an issue in the early going for the Blue Devils, with 33 per game, ranking near the bottom of all College Basketball.
Duke fell from the #2 spot to start the season to 9th in the most recent Associated Press poll. The Duke Blue Devils schedule shows they get Bucknell, LaSalle and Southern Indiana in their next three games.
Tom Izzo is still the main man in charge of the Michigan State Spartans. This is another talented team he is in charge of. Izzo’s Spartans are always crashing the boards, and a key for them if they are going to top Duke in Chicago. The Spartans are grabbing more than 42 rebounds per game.
Michigan State is led in scoring by Tyson Walker, with 24.5 points per game. Walker is playing in nearly 32 minutes per game for the Spartans. Tre Holloman is putting his stamp on games, but not with his scoring, but his ability to distribute the basketball. Holloman is averaging 4 assists per game.
The Spartans will take on Butler next, and then battle against Alcorn State. Michigan State also has Arizona on the early season schedule, as they will get together on November 23rd. The Spartans start Big Ten play on December 5th at home against Wisconsin. Michigan State Spartans basketball odds to win the Big Ten are still pretty solid, sitting just behind Purdue.
Duke Blue Devils vs Michigan State Spartans Betting Prediction
We are looking forward to this game. The Blue Devils have better talent, the Spartans are tougher. In the end, we are going to take the talent. Duke beats Michigan State by getting to the rim, and using their athleticism. Take the Duke Blue Devils -3.5 over the Michigan State Spartans in Chicago on Tuesday! That is our final Duke Blue vs Michigan State prediction! Good luck with all your NCAAB Picks!
- Pick: Duke Spread (-3.5)
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