Memphis vs Michigan State 11/26/24 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions

The Memphis Tigers come into Tuesday undefeated on the year through five games following a huge upset victory against the number 2 ranked UConn Huskies. Offensively Memphis has been solid this season averaging 81.3 points on 47.5% shoot for the floor. Defensively the Tigers have done the work as well holding opponents to 70.8 points per game overall. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

The Memphis Tigers had a phenomenal game last time out scoring 99 points after a 17 point overtime. Memphis shot 54.7% from the floor and knocked down 12 long balls to pick up the victory. The Tigers pulled in 30 rebounds and knocked down 29 free throws as well. PJ Haggerty led the show for the Memphis offense with 22 points on 14 shots in 37 minutes. Tyrese Hunter added 26 points on 13 shots in 40 minutes of action. Colby Rogers was the 3rd Memphis player in double digits with 19 points on nine shots in 39 minutes. Dain Dainja led the way off the Memphis bench with 14 points on 10 shots.

The Michigan State Spartans come into Tuesday with five wins and one loss on the year riding a three-game skid following a blowout victory over Colorado on Monday. Offensively the Spartans have been top tier this season averaging 83 points on 46.3% from the floor. Defensively Michigan State is doing their work as well giving up to 68.2 points per game overall.

The Michigan State Spartans controlled their matchup against Colorado scoring 72 points on 49.2% shooting from the floor. Michigan also won the rebounding battle by 13 and forced 12 turnovers in the win. The Michigan State Spartans starters were mediocre against Colorado combining to score 32 total points on 31 shots. Jase Richardson provided the biggest spark for the Michigan State offense leading the team with 13 points on eight shots and 23 minutes off the bench. Xavier Booker and Carson Cooper both chipped in heavily off the Michigan State bench with six points apiece.

Both teams are playing great basketball coming into this matchup Michigan State is the better team here the Spartans are better on both sides of the ball and will overwhelm Memphis on Tuesday period take the Spartans to continue their winning ways as they hand Memphis their first loss of the season after picking up the win and cover in Maui. Final Score Prediction, Michigan State Spartans win and cover 76-72.