Michigan State vs. Bryant Prediction, Odds, Picks - NCAA Tournament First Round
The No. 2 Michigan State Spartans (27-6) face off against the No. 15 Bryant Bulldogs (23-11) in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, beginning at 10 p.m. ET.
The Spartans hit the court as heavy favorites against the Bulldogs. The Spartans are favored by 17.5 points. The game features a point total of 152.5.
Continue reading to get everything you need to know ahead of placing bets on the Michigan State-Bryant matchup.
Michigan State vs. Bryant Game Information & Odds
- When: Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
- Where: Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio
- How to watch on TV: TBS
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spartans | -17.5 | -105 | -115 | 152.5 | -110 | -110 | -2381 | +1200 |
Michigan State vs. Bryant Prediction
- Pick ATS: Bryant (+17.5)
- Pick OU: Under (152.5)
- Prediction: Michigan State 83, Bryant 67
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Michigan State vs. Bryant Betting Insights
Betting Line Implied Predictions
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Spartans 85, Bulldogs 68.
- The Spartans have a 96.0% chance to win this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability.
- The Bulldogs have a 7.7% implied probability to win.
Key Spread Facts
- Michigan State is 21-11-1 ATS this season.
- Bryant has compiled a 15-17-0 ATS record so far this season.
- Michigan State has been favored by 17.5 points or more five times this season, and covered the spread in two of those matchups.
- Bryant has not covered the spread when an underdog by 17.5 points or more this year (in one opportunity).
Key Total Facts
- In 11 games this year, the Spartans and their opponent have combined for more than 152.5 points.
- So far this season, 17 Bulldogs games have featured more than 152.5 points scored.
- The Spartans and Bulldogs combine to average 160.6 points per contest, which is 8.1 more than the total for this game.
Key Moneyline Facts
- Michigan State has compiled a 22-4 record in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 84.6% of those games).
- This season, Bryant has won one out of the six games in which it has been the underdog.
- Michigan State has won all four games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -2381 or shorter.
- Bryant has played as an underdog of +1200 or more once this season and lost that game.
Michigan State vs. Bryant: 2024-25 Stats Comparison
Michigan State | Bryant | |
---|---|---|
Points Scored Per Game (Rank) | 78.2 (74) | 82.4 (17) |
Points Allowed (Rank) | 67.2 (46) | 73.9 (239) |
Rebounds (Rank) | 10.3 (66) | 12.1 (11) |
3pt Made (Rank) | 6 (336) | 7.8 (161) |
Assists (Rank) | 16.8 (19) | 15 (79) |
Turnovers (Rank) | 10.8 (142) | 11.6 (230) |
Michigan State 2024-25 Key Players
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jaden Akins | 33 | 12.7 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
Jase Richardson | 32 | 12 | 3.2 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
Tre Holloman | 33 | 9 | 2 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
Jaxon Kohler | 33 | 8 | 7.6 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
Coen Carr | 33 | 7.6 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
Bryant 2024-25 Key Players
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rafael Pinzon | 30 | 18.5 | 3 | 2.2 | 1 | 0.1 | 2.7 |
Earl Timberlake | 32 | 15.5 | 8.2 | 4.6 | 1 | 1.8 | 0.3 |
Barry Evans | 32 | 13.5 | 6.9 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 1.3 |
Connor Withers | 34 | 11.3 | 5.6 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 2.3 |
Keyshawn Mitchell | 34 | 8.6 | 6.9 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
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