Michigan State vs Duke 3/31/19 - College Basketball Betting Picks & Odds
Michigan State Spartans vs. Duke Blue Devils
CBB: 5:05 PM EST
Mar. 31, 2019
TV: CBS
Latest Odds : DUKE -2 Total 150
The Michigan State Spartans are set to face the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament as they will meet at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The Michigan State Spartans enter the Elite 8 as a 2-seed with a 31-6 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after beating the LSU Tigers in the Sweet 16, 80-63. Aaron Henry led the way for the Spartans with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Cassius Winston was able to contribute 17 points and 8 assists in the win for Michigan State.
The Duke Blue Devils enter the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament as a 1-seed with a 32-5 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after beating the Virginia Tech Hokies in the Sweet 16, 75-73. Zion Williamson led the way for the Duke Blue Devils with 23 points and 6 rebounds. Tre Jones connected on 5 of his 7 three-point attempts for a total of 22 points and 8 assists for the Blue Devils.
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Cassius Winston is the leading scorer and assists guy for the Michigan State Spartans as the junior guard is averaging 18.8 PPG and 7.6 APG. Kenny Goins is the leading rebounder for Tom Izzo and company as the sophomore forward is averaging 9 RPG while also contributing 1.3 blocks per game. The Michigan State Spartans are shooting 48.6% from the field this season while connecting on 38.2% of their three-point attempts.
R.J. Barrett is the leading scorer for the Duke Blue Devils as the freshmen forward is averaging 22.7 PPG. Zion Williamson is the leading rebounder for Mike Krzyzewski and company as the freshmen forward is contributing 8.7 RPG while also contributing 22.6 PPG. Tre Jones is the leading assists guy for the Blue Devils as the freshmen guard is averaging 5.3 APG. The Duke Blue Devils are shooting 47.9% from the field this season while connecting on 30.7% of their three-point attempts.
Recent Betting Trends:
Spartans are 25-9 ATS in their last 34 games overall.
Over is 9-2 in Spartans last 11 vs. Atlantic Coast.
Blue Devils are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 NCAA Tournament games.
Over is 7-3 in Blue Devils last 10 vs. Big Ten.
Free Betting Pick: Michigan State Spartans +2
The Duke Blue Devils have escaped being upset the last 2 games of the NCAA Tournament, but their luck will run out here against a good Michigan State team. Cam Reddish sat out against the Virginia Tech Hokies with a knee injury, and his status is still unknown against the Spartans, but even if he suits up, he won’t be 100%. Cassius Winston is one of the top ball handlers in college basketball, and he will prevent Tre Jones from causing live ball turnovers and getting Duke running in transition. If the Spartans receive any additional help from unlikely sources (Henry, Tillman, Goins) this is a dangerous team. Michigan State wins and covers, 75-71.