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Michigan St vs. Kansas College Basketball Pick Prediction 11/11/2024
Michigan St vs. Kansas Team Profiles
This is a neutral site game played in Atlanta. Head coach Tom Izzo took in two players from the portal and took his team overseas this summer for tournaments to build chemistry early. Each team can go on oversees tournaments once every four years. That is what you must do when you have one returning starter, two transfers and reserves ready to make greater contributions. Kanas returns three starters from a team that was eliminated in the NCAA Tournament second round. The exiting players contributed with an average of 34 points per game. The concern this year is the 20-game conference schedule for the Big 12 and Self is no fan of it considering he schedules tough out of conference games. Will these types of matches carry the same type of intensive prep knowing what is headed when the calendar turns?
The Pick with the Explanation
Michigan St in their two victories against mid major schools have defended well and dominated scoring inside. The Spartans have good size and utilized much of their bench in those wins. Kansas has a notable three-point win at home to North Carolina where they win by three and give up 89 points. They have up 50% shooting to the Tar Heels and made only 28.6% from three. Play Michigan ST +5.
Duke vs. Kentucky College Basketball Pick Prediction 11/11/2024
Duke vs. Kentucky Team Profiles
Duke returns one starter from a team eliminated in the Elite 8 last year. They are looking to improve their defense, and they went to the portal to do that. Exiting players combined to average 40 points per game last season. Recruited into the program is projected first round pick Cooper Flag. Kentucky returns no starters this season for Mark Pope’s first year with the program. There are six roster returnees with transfers which makes this team experienced.
The Pick with the Explanation
The game is played on a neutral court in Atlanta. The Blue Devils showcased their defense as they sit six in efficiency after their two games against weak opponents. This is a test for the defense here. Kentucky opened with blowout wins against Wright St and Bucknell so face their stiffest test here. The Wildcats three-point defense has been good to start the year. Play Duke and Kentucky under 160.5.