Michigan State at Nebraska 2/20/20 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The Michigan State Spartans hit the road for a clash with the Nebraska Cornhuskers.  The Spartans are (17-9), coming off a 67-60 loss to Maryland at home.  The Cornhuskers are (7-18), after falling at home to Wisconsin. 81-64.

In the Spartans loss to Maryland, Michigan State was guided on offense by Xavier Tillman.  Tillman secured a double-double, totaling 18 points and 11 rebounds.  The Spartans connected on 42% from the floor and 21% from 3-point distance.  Michigan State was out scored from deep, 27 to 12.  The Spartans had a assist to turnover ratio of 13 to 8.

Cassius Winston is registering 18.2 points and 5.7 assists per game this season.  Tillman is averaging a double-double per contest, totaling 13.7 points and 10.3 rebounds.  Aaron Henry is contributing 9.5 points and 4.3 rebounds per contest.

In the Cornhuskers loss to Wisconsin, Nebraska was led throughout the game by Cam Mack.  Mack recorded 8 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists in the game.  The Cornhuskers connected on 38% from the floor and 32% from 3-point range.  Nebraska allowed Wisconsin to connect on 49% from the floor, while hitting 15 3-pointers.  The Cornhuskers were out scored from deep, 45 to 24.  

Haanif Cheatham has paced the Cornhuskers this year, registering 12.4 points and 3.8 rebounds per game.  Mack is contributing 12.4 points and 6.6 assists per contest.  Dachon Burke Jr. is adding 11.4 points and 3.8 rebounds thus far.