Michigan State vs Villanova 11/18/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds

The Villanova Wildcats and Michigan State Spartans meet Friday in college basketball action at the Breslin Center. The Villanova Wildcats look to build on their 2-1 start. The Michigan State Spartans look for their third win.

The Villanova Wildcats are averaging 68.3 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 62 points on 40.6 percent shooting. Eric Dixon is averaging 18.3 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Caleb Daniels is averaging 16.7 points and 6 rebounds. Brandon Slater is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Longino is dishing 1.3 assists. The Villanova Wildcats are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 86.5 percent from the free throw line. The Villanova Wildcats are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.3 rebounds per game.

The Michigan State Spartans are averaging 74 points on 41.9 percent shooting and allowing 65.3 points on 37.3 percent shooting. Joey Hauser is averaging 14.3 points and 0.7 assists, while Malik Hall is averaging 12 points and 6.3 rebounds. Mady Sissoko is the third double-digit scorer and Tyson Walker is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Michigan State Spartans are shooting 30.6 percent from beyond the arc and 74.6 percent from the free throw line. The Michigan State Spartans are allowing 26 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.7 rebounds per game.

The Wildcats are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 road games and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall. The Spartans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games and 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall. The under is 8-3 in Wildcats last 11 overall. The over is 8-3 in Spartans last 11 overall.

This isn’t your same Villanova Wildcats team, as they lost to Temple and allowed Delaware State to give them a scare. Villanova just doesn’t have the firepower of past years clubs. The Michigan State Spartans have proven their worth through 3 games, as they probably should have back to back wins over top-5 teams. Beating Kentucky in overtime and outplaying Gonzaga to only lose by one point. Possible letdown or fatigue spot for Sparty, but I’m still impressed with this team. I’ll lay the chalk.