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

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

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

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.

NCAA BK
NCAA TOURNMENT - FIRST ROUND
MSU
Michigan State Spartans MSU
Saturday, 2:00 AM
TBS
Michigan State 27-6
MSU 27-6
Bryant 23-11
BRY 23-11
Bryant Bulldogs BRY
BRY
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.

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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

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.
Sat 2:00 AM
TBS
NCAA BK
SPREAD
TO WIN
TOTAL
15
Bryant Bulldogs
BRY
2
Michigan State Spartans
MSU

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

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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