Colorado vs Michigan State Picks and Prediction – 11/25/2024

The Colorado Buffaloes will be in Maui, Hawaii Monday afternoon for a matchup against the Michigan State Spartans. Colorado is undefeated through four games coming into Monday following a 22 point blowout victory against Harvard in their last outing. Offensively Colorado has done the work this season averaging 84.3 points on 50% shooting from the floor. Defensively Colorado has been top tier as well allowing just 65.8 per game overall. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

Andrej Jakimovski is the offensive leader thisseason for Colorado averaging 14.2 points per game. Elijah Malone averages 14 points and Javon Ruffin chips in a third best 11.5 points per game. Trevor Baskin is the 4th Colorado player in double digits averaging 10 points to go along with a team high 7 rebounds per game.  Julian Hammond III averages 9.5 points in the team leading 3.5 assists.

The Michigan State Spartans will be in Hawaii Monday with four wins through five games played on a 2 game win streak following an 8 point victory against Samford. Offensively Michigan State has been solid this season averaging 83 points on 46.3% shooting from the floor. Defensively Michigan State has held their own giving up to 68.2 points per game overall despite allowing 75 in their last victory against Samford.

Jaden Akins is the offensive leader this season for Michigan State averaging 14.6 points per game. Frankie Fiddler averages 11.8 points. Jaxon Kohler averages 8.4 points per game and adds a team leading 8 rebounds as well. Jase Richardson averages 8.4 points and Cohen Carr averages 7.6 points per game. Jeremy Fears Jr. averages 6.2 points and boasts a team leading 6.2 assists.

Michigan State is the better team in this matchup despite the records coming into Monday. Look for the Spartans to lean on their depth and talent all over the floor against a good Colorado team. Take Michigan State Monday to do the work as they get the win and cover in Hawaii against a good Colorado team. Final Score Prediction, Michigan State Spartans win and cover 76-69.