The Western Michigan Broncos (2-8) travel to face off against the Michigan State Spartans (10-2) on Monday, December 30th. This game will be played at Breslin Center in East Lansing and televised on BTN. Michigan State is coming off a win in their previous game, while Western Michigan is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Valparaiso. Tip-off is set for 3:00 ET.

Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan State Spartans

The Broncos Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Western Michigan Broncos Recent Game/Games

Western Michigan’s season struggles continued with a 76-73 loss to Valparaiso on Friday, December 20th. The Broncos, now 2-8, were favored by 1.5 points but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 149 fell short of the 153.5 O/U line.

Western Michigan appeared to be in control, leading 42-26 at halftime. However, they allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 31, leading to their latest defeat.

The Spartans Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Michigan State improved to 10-2 on the season with an 86-69 win over Florida Atlantic on Saturday. The Spartans, playing at home, were -13.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 155, just under the 156.5 O/U line.

Michigan State took control early, leading 42-29 at halftime. They scored 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40, maintaining their lead throughout the game.

Broncos Offense Breakdown

Western Michigan put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 18 attempts for a 22.2% rate, and their free-throw shooting was equally problematic at 50% (7/14). Inside the arc, they were more effective, connecting on 54% of their two-point shots.

Cooper Schwieger led the way with 19 points, shooting 7 of 9 from the field. Chansey Willis Jr. contributed 16 points and 7 assists, while Owen Lobsinger added 14 points, hitting both of his three-point attempts. The Broncos also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists as a team.

Spartans Offense Breakdown

Michigan State put up 86 points in their latest game, shooting 44.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.7%. They connected on 8 of 21 three-point attempts, shooting 38.1% from deep, and hit 80% of their free throws, going 16 for 20 at the line.

Tre Carroll led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and 2 for 3 from beyond the arc. Coen Carr added 17 points and 8 boards, hitting 7 of his 9 shots and making his only three-point attempt. Jeremy Fears Jr. dished out 8 assists to go along with his 13 points.

Broncos Team Defense

Western Michigan’s defense gave up 76 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing 54% shooting (27/50), but did better against the three, where opponents hit just 22% (4/18).

At the free-throw line, Western Michigan’s opponents went 7/14, shooting 50%. The Broncos also allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.

Spartans Team Defense

Western Michigan’s defense gave up 76 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 45% from the field. The Broncos struggled to contain two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 54% (27/50) from inside the arc.

From three-point range, Western Michigan held their opponents to 22% shooting (4/18). The Broncos also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 7 free throws (50%). Western Michigan allowed 15 offensive rebounds.

Broncos vs Spartans Trends

• Across the Broncos last ten road games, the team averaged 63 points per game while allowing 75. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 2-8 straight-up.
• Although Michigan State has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 7-3. The team averaged 73 points per game in these games.
• Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Broncos have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.
• As the betting favorite, the Spartans have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.

Broncos vs Spartans Prediction

For a pick on the point-spread in this Spartans vs. Broncos matchup, our bet is to grab the Broncos at +27.5. Even though our projections have the Spartans winning 78-69, we see the Broncos as the play on the point-spread.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 146.5 and given that our model is projecting 147 points between the teams, we like the over.

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