Michigan State vs UConn Predictions & Picks – Huskies To Edge Spartans In March Madness

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Michigan State vs UConn Predictions & Picks

UConn are tipped to win what is predicted to be the closest Sweet 16 matchup.

A back-and-forth scrap is expected – as evidenced by the close odds – but the Huskies’ depth and their knack for finding ways to win in big situations give them the edge.

  • UConn are 7-2 in their last 9 games
  • Each of UConn’s last 13 wins have been by at least 3 points
  • UConn are 5-2-0 ATS in their previous 7 wins
  • The Under has cashed in 6 of UConn’s last 9 games

Head To Head

  • Michigan State lead the all-time series 4-3
  • Michigan State won 64-60 when the two teams last met in November 2021

Michigan State Form

DateOppositionW/LScoreCompetition
Feb-13 Wisconsin L 71-92 Regular Season
Feb-17 UCLA W 82-59 Regular Season
Feb-22 Ohio State W 66-60 Regular Season
Feb-26 Purdue W 76-74 Regular Season
Mar-01 Indiana W 77-64 Regular Season
Mar-05 Rutgers W 91-87 Regular Season
Mar-08 Michigan L 80-90 Regular Season
Mar-13 UCLA L 84-88 Conference Tournament
Mar-19 North Dakota State W 92-67 NCAA Tournament
Mar-21 Louisville W 77-69 NCAA Tournament

UConn Form

DateOppositionW/LScoreCompetition
Feb-18 Creighton L 84-91 Regular Season
Feb-21 Villanova W 73-63 Regular Season
Feb-25 St John's NY W 72-40 Regular Season
Feb-28 Seton Hall W 71-67 Regular Season
Mar-07 Marquette L 62-68 Regular Season
Mar-12 Xavier W 93-68 Conference Tournament
Mar-13 Georgetown W 67-51 Conference Tournament
Mar-14 St John's NY L 52-72 Conference Tournament
Mar-20 Furman W 82-71 NCAA Tournament
Mar-22 UCLA W 73-57 NCAA Tournament

Verdict

This is the shortest line of any of the Sweet 16 matchups – and that is no surprise really.

Michigan State vs UConn is a true “pick ‘em”, and in these situations we have to go with the team that always seems to find a way to win – the Huskies.

Best Bet1: UConn -2.0 Spread @-111.11 at Stake.us - 4 Units
Best Bet2: Under 136.5 Total Points @-111.11 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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