Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
Broadcast: ESPN+
The Michigan State Spartans (2-0) are set to go head-to-head with the Kansas Jayhawks (2-0) this Tuesday at State Farm Arena.
In their last outing, the Kansas Jayhawks triumphed over North Carolina with a close score of 92-89. Kansas recorded a field goal percentage of 48.7%, shooting 37 out of 76, and successfully converted 6 out of 21 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they managed to sink 12 of 17 attempts, resulting in a percentage of 70.6%. The Jayhawks grabbed a total of 34 rebounds, with 9 coming from the offensive end, while providing 18 assists. They forced their opponents into 9 turnovers and made 3 steals. Defensively, Kansas allowed North Carolina to shoot 42.9% from the field, hitting 27 out of 63 shots. North Carolina assisted on 13 baskets and recorded 2 steals. The Tar Heels picked up 39 rebounds (9 offensive and 30 defensive) but did not register any blocks, finishing the game 90.3% from the foul line by converting 28 of their 31 attempts and 7 of 23 from beyond the arc. For fouls, both teams wrapped up the game with 21 apiece.
Zeke Mayo was notable in this matchup, achieving 50% from the field with 4 assists. He played for 29 minutes, accumulating 5 boards and scoring a total of 21 points on 7-for-14 shooting.
Kansas arrives at this contest boasting a perfect record of 2-0. The team averages 9.0 turnovers per game and commits about 17.5 fouls. As a collective unit, Kansas gathers 36.5 rebounds and has tallied 38 assists for the season, ranking 85th in Division 1 for assists. The Jayhawks have been successful on 39.5% of their three-point attempts (17 of 43) and 72.7% from the charity stripe. They are currently averaging 89.5 points per game (ranking 66th in Division 1) while shooting 53.5% from the field.
Defensively, Kansas forces 14.0 turnovers per matchup and is called for 16.5 fouls. They yield 33.3% on three-point attempts and rank 221st in college basketball with 73.0 points allowed per game. The Jayhawks have permitted opponents to shoot 40.5% overall (49 out of 121), and they average 33.0 rebounds per game. Additionally, they are ranked 184th in college basketball for assists given up, allowing 25 so far this season.
In their last contest, the Michigan State Spartans secured a decisive victory against Niagara, winning 96-60. The Spartans collected a total of 43 rebounds, including 28 on the defensive end and 15 offensive boards. They had 9 turnovers and made 6 steals. Niagara incurred 22 fouls, granting the Spartans 25 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 20 at an 80% success rate. From three-point range, Michigan State capitalized on 6 of 18 shots (33.3%). Overall, the Spartans shot 52.2% from the field, converting 35 out of 67 attempts, while allowing Niagara to shoot 20 out of 53 for a field goal percentage of 37.7%. Niagara made 9 of 26 three-point attempts, finishing 61.1% on 11 out of 18 free throws. Michigan State allowed Niagara to grab 23 total rebounds (5 offensive).
Jaxon Kohler played a pivotal role for the Spartans, shooting 8 out of 12 for a field goal percentage of 66.7% and pulling down 13 rebounds. In his time on the court, he scored 20 points over 17 minutes without recording any assists.
This season, Michigan State also holds a record of 2-0. The Spartans average 15.0 personal fouls per game and are hitting 73.1% from the free-throw line. They assist on 21.5 baskets per game (ranking 26th in the nation) while turning the ball over 11.0 times. So far this season, they have accumulated 177 points (88.5 points per game) and secure an impressive 46.5 rebounds on average. As an offensive unit, Michigan State is shooting 50.8% from the field, which places them 71st nationally.
Defensively, Michigan State ranks 47th in the country, allowing just 58.5 points per game. They force opponents into 15.5 turnovers and permit a shooting percentage of 32.5% (16th in college basketball). The Spartans limit opponents to 32.1% on three-point shots (17 of 53) and allow 76.5% shooting from the free-throw line. Additionally, the Spartans average allowing 10.0 assists and 29.5 rebounds per game on the defensive end, ranking 82nd and 60th in those areas, respectively.
Who will triumph in tonight’s NCAA basketball showdown against the spread?
Free Prediction: Bet on Michigan State (+6.0)
