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The No. 7 Michigan State Spartans (19-12) and the No. 10 USC Trojans (22-10) are set to meet in their opening-round matchup in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, starting at 12:15 PM on CBS. Michigan State is a 2-point favorite in this matchup. Here’s everything you need to know about this East Region matchup as you fill out your brackets.
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How do I watch Spartans vs. Trojans?
- Game Day: Friday, March 17, 2023
- Game Time: 12:15 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Arena: Nationwide Arena
Betting Lines for Spartans vs. Trojans
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | -2 | 137.5 |
Michigan State Betting Stats & Information
- Michigan State has won 80% of its games this season when favored on the moneyline (16-4).
- The Spartans have a 15-3 record (winning 83.3% of their games) when they have played as a moneyline favorite of -125 or shorter.
- The Spartans have gone 15-16-0 ATS this season.
- The Trojans are 5-3 against the spread when an underdog by 2 points or more this year.
- The average over/under Michigan State has had in its games this year is 0.1 more points than this particular game’s point total.
USC Betting Stats & Info
- USC has won five, or 41.7%, of the 12 games it has played as underdogs this season.
- The Trojans are 4-5 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +105 or more on the moneyline.
- The Trojans are 17-15-0 against the spread this year.
- In games this season in which they were an underdog by 2 points or more, the Trojans have a 5-3 record against the spread.
- USC’s games this year have averaged a total of 140 points, 2.5 more than the point total in this matchup.
Michigan State vs. USC Season Stat Comparison
| Michigan State Rank | Michigan State AVG | USC AVG | USC Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 209th | 70.2 | Points Scored | 72.8 | 153rd |
| 98th | 67.4 | Points Allowed | 67.3 | 96th |
| 165th | 32 | Rebounds | 32.2 | 151st |
| 293rd | 7.1 | Off. Rebounds | 7.9 | 233rd |
| 169th | 7.5 | 3pt Made | 6.5 | 277th |
| 59th | 14.8 | Assists | 13.4 | 150th |
| 37th | 10.3 | Turnovers | 11.8 | 175th |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
Michigan State Spartans Leaders
- Tyson Walker leads the Spartans in scoring, tallying 14.6 points per game to go with 2.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists.
- Joey Hauser is Michigan State’s leading rebounder, grabbing 6.9 per game, while A.J Hoggard is its best passer, averaging six assists in each contest.
- Hauser leads the Spartans in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 2.2 shots per game from beyond the arc.
USC Trojans Leaders
- Drew Peterson racks up 6.2 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game, placing him at the top of the Trojans’ rebound and assists leaderboards.
- Boogie Ellis counts for 18 points per game, making him the top scorer on USC’s team.
- Ellis is the top shooter from the three-point line for the Trojans, hitting 2.6 threes per game.
