Michigan State vs North Carolina 11/27/24 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions

The Michigan State Spartans come into Wednesday with five wins and two losses overall following their eight-point loss to Memphis on Tuesday. Michigan State has found success this season averaging 81.2 points per game on 46 point percent shooting for the floor. Defensively the Spartans have been solid as well holding opponents to 66.2 points per game through seven games played this year. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

Offensively Michigan State was mediocre against Memphis scoring 63 points on 42.3% from the floor. The Spartans shot just 35% from beyond the arc in 63.2% from the free throw line in the loss. Michigan State did win the rebounding battle but turned the ball over 13 times in the game. Jaden Akins led the way for the Michigan State starters with 12 points and 11 shots in 30 minutes. Frankie Fiddler was the second Michigan State starter in double digits with 10 points on 10 shots. The other 3 Michigan State starters combined to score 15 total points on 11 shots. Jase Richardson led all Michigan State scorers with 18 points on eight shots in 25 minutes off the bench.

The North Carolina Tar Heels come into Wednesday with four wins and two losses overall following their double digit loss to Auburn on Tuesday night. Offensively the Tar Heels have shined this season averaging 93 points on 48.4% shooting from the floor. Defensively North Carolina has been just as strong holding opponents at 76.4 points per game overall.

Offensively North Carolina was mediocre against Auburn scoring 72 points on 43.5% shooting from the floor. The Tar Heels shot just 37.5% from beyond the arc and 63.2% from the free throw line. Seth Trimble led the way for the North Carolina offense with 17 points on 13 shots. RJ Davis was second on the team with 12 points on 11 shots. Jae’Lyn Withers and Elliot Cadeau both added ten points as the third and 4th starter in double figures. Vin-Allen Lubin led the way off the North Carolina bench with 10 points on six shots.

Despite the struggles on Wednesday North Carolina is a better team in this matchup when we get back to their winning ways. For the Tar Heels to play at the top of their game as they do the work against Michigan State. Take North Carolina to end their trip in Hawaii where they win and cover on Wednesday. Final Score Prediction, North Carolina Tar Heels win and cover 79-65.