Michigan State vs. Bryant Prediction, Odds, Picks - NCAA Tournament First Round

Updated Mar. 21, 2025 5:27 a.m. ET

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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.

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Michigan State Spartans MSU

MSU -17.5 TOTAL 152.5

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

Spartans vs Bulldogs Betting Information
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.

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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

Spartans Leaders
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

Bulldogs Leaders
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