Friday’s contest that pits the No. 15 Michigan State Spartans (11-0) versus the Alabama Crimson Tide (10-1) at Massimino Court has a projected final score of 72-68 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Michigan State, who is slightly favored in this matchup according to our model. Game time is at 4:30 PM ET on December 20.

Based on our computer prediction, Alabama is projected to cover the spread (3.5) against Michigan State. The two teams are projected to go under the 144.5 total.

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Michigan State vs. Alabama Game Info & Odds

• Date: Friday, December 20, 2024
• Time: 4:30 PM ET
• Where: West Palm Beach, Florida
• Venue: Massimino Court
• Line: Michigan State -3.5
• Point total: 144.5
• Moneyline (to win): Michigan State -145, Alabama +120

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Michigan State vs. Alabama Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Michigan State 72, Alabama 68

Spread & Total Prediction for Michigan State vs. Alabama

• Pick ATS: Alabama (+3.5)
• Pick OU: Under (144.5)

Michigan State is 2-2-0 against the spread, while Alabama’s ATS record this season is 4-2-0. The Spartans have a 1-3-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the Crimson Tide have a record of 2-4-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams combine to score 172.1 points per game, 27.6 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Michigan State Performance Insights

• The Spartans are outscoring opponents by 34.4 points per game with a +378 scoring differential overall. They put up 87.3 points per game (ninth in college basketball) and allow 52.9 per contest (14th in college basketball).
• Michigan State wins the rebound battle by 9.8 boards on average. It records 38.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 31st in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 28.7 per outing.
• Michigan State connects on 7.5 three-pointers per game (74th in college basketball), 2.5 more than its opponents (5).
• The Spartans’ 99.8 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 19th in college basketball, and the 60.5 points they allow per 100 possessions rank fifth in college basketball.
• Michigan State has committed 8.9 fewer turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 15.1 (129th in college basketball play) while forcing 24 (seventh in college basketball).

Alabama Performance Insights

• The Crimson Tide are outscoring opponents by 29.8 points per game, with a +328 scoring differential overall. They put up 84.8 points per game (15th in college basketball) and give up 55 per outing (34th in college basketball).
• Alabama wins the rebound battle by 10.2 boards on average. It records 40.4 rebounds per game, 14th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 30.2.
• Alabama makes 8.6 three-pointers per game (29th in college basketball) while shooting 35.4% from beyond the arc (45th in college basketball). It is making 3.3 more threes than its opponents, who drain 5.3 per game at 27.5%.
• Alabama has committed 5.7 fewer turnovers than its opponents, averaging 13 (41st in college basketball) while forcing 18.7 (71st in college basketball).

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