The Memphis Tigers take on the Michigan State Spartans in Lahaina, HI, as part of the Maui Invitational. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. ET on ESPN.
The Tigers are favored by 1.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -110. The total is set at 147.5 points.
Here’s my Memphis vs. Michigan State predictions and college basketball picks for November 26, 2024.
Memphis vs Michigan State Prediction
My Pick: Michigan State ML -110
My Memphis vs Michigan State best bet is on the Spartans moneyline, with the best odds currently available at FanDuel. For all of your college basketball bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page.
Memphis vs Michigan State Odds
| Memphis Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +100 | 147.5 -110 / -110 | -110 |
| Michigan St Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -122 | 147.5 -110 / -110 | -110 |
- Memphis vs Michigan State spread: Memphis -1.5
- Memphis vs Michigan State over/under: 147.5 points
- Memphis vs Michigan State moneyline: Memphis -110, Michigan State -110
- Memphis vs Michigan State best bet: Michigan State ML -110
Spread
I like Michigan State to win this game straight up.
Moneyline
I'm taking Sparty on the ML.
Over/Under
I'm passing on the total.
My Pick: Michigan State ML -110
Memphis vs Michigan State College Basketball Betting Preview
Through three weeks of play, Memphis has looked like one of the most impressive teams in the nation. Penny Hardaway's group has beaten UNLV, San Francisco and UConn away from home and is currently 5-0 on the season.
The Tigers have an elite trio of guards — PJ Haggerty, Tyrese Hunter and Colby Rogers — and Dain Dainja and Moussa Cisse anchor a thriving frontcourt.
Most importantly, Memphis pressures the ball defensively at a high level. In their opening game in the Maui Invitational against UConn, the Tigers limited the Huskies' ability to run their half-court sets by A) pressing (which took precious time off the shot clock), and B) players sticking to their assignments like a glove.
But this is also a tough spot for Hardaway's bunch. They are coming off an emotional win against the No. 2 team in the nation, and they needed overtime to do so. (And don't forget they blew a 13-point lead with less than four minutes to go in the process.)
The quick turnaround doesn't play in their favor, especially considering the roster falls off after the top six players.
Meanwhile, Michigan State is coming off a cruise control victory over Colorado. Tom Izzo has a balanced bunch, as only one player scored in double figures against Colorado and the Spartans still won by 16.
Also, I referenced this in my Michigan State-Colorado write-up, but Izzo and his staff are experienced when it comes to preparing their team for the Maui Invitational. The Spartans, in turn, have had success in this prestigious event because of that.
I think being under the radar actually benefits the Spartans, too. They weren't in the top-25 entering the season and not many people are currently talking about Michigan State at the national level.
Regardless, I trust the experience of Izzo (who probably loves that his team is being overshadowed by Purdue, Indiana, Wisconsin and others) and his top player Jaden Atkins.
Sparty should win and wear down a potentially tired Tigers team with their depth.
