Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Venue: Breslin Center, East Lansing, MI
Broadcast: Peacock
The Michigan State Spartans (4-1) are set to face off against the Samford Bulldogs (3-1) at the Breslin Center this Tuesday.
In their previous game, the Samford Bulldogs dominated Rhodes, securing a convincing victory with a final score of 108-52. Samford recorded a field goal percentage of 44.1%, successfully landing 41 out of 93 attempts, and they converted 9 out of 34 attempts from three-point range. From the free throw line, the Bulldogs were efficient, sinking 17 out of 20 for an impressive 85.0% success rate. On the boards, they gathered a total of 52 rebounds, including 23 offensive rebounds, and handed out 19 assists while forcing 28 turnovers and making 20 steals. On the defensive end, Samford held Rhodes to just 32.8% shooting, allowing only 19 of 58 attempts. Rhodes managed 13 assists and 3 steals, while pulling down 33 rebounds (8 offensive, 25 defensive) without any blocks. They finished the game shooting 75.0% from the free throw line with 6 of 8 attempts and converted 8 of 34 from beyond the arc. In terms of fouls, Samford committed 15 while Rhodes committed 17.
Riley Allenspach had a notable performance, shooting 58.3% from the field without any assists during his 16 minutes on the court. He managed to contribute 16 points with 7 out of 12 shooting and grabbed 8 rebounds.
As it stands, the Bulldogs have a record of 2-1 this season. They are averaging an impressive 98.0 points per game (7th in the nation) with a field goal percentage of 45.1%. Their three-point shooting stands at 29.3% (27 of 92), and they convert 77.0% of their free throws. Samford averages 46.3 rebounds per game and has amassed 55 assists this season, ranking them 75th in assists in college basketball. They lose possession through turnovers at a rate of 9.0 times per game and commit approximately 19.7 personal fouls per contest.
Defensively, the Bulldogs force an average of 23.0 turnovers each game and draw 18.7 fouls from opponents. They allow 26.6% shooting from beyond the arc, placing them 121st in points allowed per game (66.0). Samford has a field goal percentage defense of 35.9% (66 of 184) and yields around 40.0 rebounds each game, ranking 253rd in Division 1 for assists allowed with 44 for the season.
In their last matchup, the Michigan State Spartans suffered a 77-69 defeat to Kansas. The Spartans secured 29 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive rebounds, totaling 39 rebounds for the game. They gave up possession 10 times while managing 5 steals. Kansas committed 19 fouls, allowing the Spartans to shoot 21 free throw attempts, converting 18 for a conversion rate of 85.7%. From three-point range, Michigan State hit 3 of 24 attempts (12.5%) and finished the game with 24 field goals out of 69 attempts (34.8%). Michigan State permitted Kansas to successfully make 28 of 69 shots, resulting in a shooting percentage of 40.6%. They allowed Kansas to hit 5 of 17 attempts from deep for 29.4% and went 16 of 22 from the free throw line (72.7%). On the rebounding front, Michigan State allowed Kansas to collect 43 rebounds (9 offensive).
Frankie Fidler made a contribution to the Spartans’ efforts in this contest, scoring 15 points with 8 rebounds, shooting 3 of 12 (25.0%) during 24 minutes on the floor without recording an assist.
This season, the Spartans hold a 2-1 record. Offensively, the Spartans have a field goal percentage of 45.2%, placing them 199th in the nation. They have scored a total of 246 points this season (82.0 points per game) and average 45.3 rebounds per game. Michigan State dishes out an average of 18.0 assists (60th in Division 1) and turns the ball over 11.0 times each game while committing about 16.0 fouls per contest. They maintain a free throw percentage of 76.7%.
On the defensive end, Michigan State ranks 100th in points allowed, averaging 64.7 points per game. They force 13.7 turnovers on average and allow opponents to shoot 35.5% from the floor (45th in college basketball). The Spartans yield 31.4% shooting from three-point range (22 of 70), while opponents convert 75.0% of free throw attempts. They give up 12.3 assists and 35.3 rebounds per game, ranking 178th and 205th respectively in college basketball.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA basketball clash against the spread?
Free Prediction: Bet on Samford (+17.0)
