- Matchup: Michigan State Spartans vs. Duke Blue Devils
- Scheduled Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Betting Odds: Michigan State (+6.0)
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This matchup features the Michigan State Spartans (2-0) making their way to the United Center to face off against the Duke Blue Devils (2-0). Opening odds from Vegas have Duke favored by 6.0 points, with an overall total set at 147.5.
In their last encounter, the Michigan State Spartans triumphed over Toledo with a convincing score of 91-61. In terms of fouls, the Spartans recorded 24 to Toledo’s 25. Michigan State made 5 of their 21 attempts from beyond the arc, while Toledo managed a 62.1% free-throw rate, sinking 18 of 29. Toledo gathered 22 rebounds (6 offensive and 16 defensive) without a block, along with 9 assists and 8 steals. Defensively, Michigan State allowed Toledo to shoot 33.3% from the field, with the latter hitting 19 of 57 attempts. The Spartans themselves managed a solid 50.9% shooting percentage (29 of 57), including converting 10 of 24 from three-point range.
Jasiah Jervis was a notable performer, scoring 16 points from 5 out of 9 shooting across 26 minutes, along with 5 rebounds and 1 assist.
The Spartans enter this contest with a flawless record of 2-0. They average 13.0 turnovers per game and commit about 22.5 fouls each matchup. On the boards, Michigan State secures an impressive 49.0 rebounds per game and has tallied 44 assists this season, ranking 61st nationally. From three-point range, they sport a shooting percentage of 40.4% (19 of 47) and a free-throw accuracy of 59.4%. Their offensive production averages out to 93.5 points per game, placing them 51st in the country, with an overall shooting mark of 54.6%.
Defensively, the Spartans force 14.0 turnovers per game while committing 22.0 fouls. They rank 139th in Division 1 for assists allowed, giving up 24 this season. Michigan State’s defense allows a shooting percentage of 34.5% (39 of 113) and records 27.0 rebounds per game, while limiting opponents to 26.2% from three-point range, ranking 59th in points allowed per game at 60.0.
In their most recent game, the Duke Blue Devils dominated Coastal Carolina with an astounding final score of 113-52. Duke allowed Coastal Carolina to secure 25 rebounds (10 offensive). The Blue Devils struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 18.2% on 4 of 22 attempts, and managed a free throw success of 58.8% (10 of 17). Coastal Carolina shot 30.2% overall, hitting 19 of 63 attempts. Duke, however, was firing on all cylinders, shooting 61.3% from the field (38 of 62) and maintaining a stellar 50.0% from three, connecting on 11 of 22 shots. Coastal Carolina fouled 29 times, giving Duke 41 free throw opportunities, while the Blue Devils generated 12 steals and secured 44 rebounds (36 defensive and 8 offensive).
Patrick Ngongba II was pivotal for Duke in the match, scoring 28 points with a striking 76.9% shooting efficiency (10 of 13), along with 9 rebounds and 2 assists over 25 minutes.
Duke boasts a 2-0 record this season, averaging 18.0 fouls per game and 71.6% from the free-throw line. They dish out 20.0 assists per game (45th in the NCAA) and commit 14.0 turnovers per match. With a total of 197 points thus far this season, Duke averages 98.5 points per game and pulls down 45.0 rebounds per contest. Offensively, they are shooting an impressive 55.4%, placing them 14th nationally.
The Duke defensive unit allows a mere 23.1% from three-point range (12 of 52) and forces opponents to shoot 61.5% from the free-throw line. On average, they give away 10.5 assists and 27.5 rebounds per game, ranking 93rd and 30th respectively in college basketball. Defensively, they rank 14th nationally for points allowed per game (51.0) and force 20.5 turnovers per game, limiting opponents to a field goal shooting percentage of 32.2% (25th in the nation).
Will Michigan State cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA showdown?
Prediction: Bet on Michigan State (+6.0)
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