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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\nKey Matchups and Handicap: Toledo vs Michigan State<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n
As usual, Tom Izzo's Michigan State team is being asked to carry hefty numbers in non-conference play. With so many high-profile games in the early weeks, including next Tuesday against Duke at the United Center in Chicago, the Spartans cannot be expected to fire on all cylinders every night in November. That dynamic, combined with a veteran opponent, makes this spread a tall order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Michigan State Rolls Past Quinnipiac<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Michigan State's opener was a nice start, as the Spartans raced to a 52-24 halftime lead over Quinnipiac. Star guard Jeremy Fears Jr., the nation's assist leader a season ago, picked up where he left off with 11 assists in just 26 minutes. Izzo saw all he needed from his starters and cleared his bench early in the second half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
MSU Has Bigger Games on the Horizon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
With a marquee showdown against Duke next Tuesday, the Spartans have plenty of reason to manage minutes and avoid unnecessary wear on their starters. Izzo should be eager to give his bench quality minutes in a low-risk situation, but that same approach makes covering a spread in the high 20s against a capable opponent a real chore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Toledo Is a Veteran MAC Contender<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Tod Kowalczyk's Toledo team pushed all the way to the MAC title game last March and opened this season with an honorable one-point road loss to top Sun Belt contender Arkansas State in Jonesboro. The Rockets are an older team with a heavy upperclass presence and several established producers, led by junior guard Nyner Strong, who scored 18 points in the opener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Rockets Frontcourt Controls the Glass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Toledo's frontcourt was dominant on the boards in the opener. Rugged 6-foot-6 power forward Angel Montas Jr. posted 16 points and 14 rebounds, while 6-foot-9 returning starter Jaylen Ouwinga also scored 16 points with 14 rebounds. That kind of rebounding presence helps limit second-chance points and keeps games from getting out of hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
TOL vs MSU Betting Trends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\nTOL vs MSU Key Injuries and Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\nToledo vs Michigan State ATS and Total Picks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n
ATS Pick: Toledo +27.5 (-112).<\/strong> Toledo is a veteran, battle-tested team that just went toe-to-toe with a top Sun Belt contender on the road. Its frontcourt can compete on the glass, and its experienced guards should limit mistakes. With Michigan State likely to spread minutes deep into its bench and keep an eye on next week's Duke game, there are many ways for the Rockets to stay within a number this large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nTotal Pick: Under 153.5 (-115).<\/strong> Toledo's rebounding should limit Michigan State's second-chance opportunities, and if the Spartans build a sizable lead, extended bench minutes could slow the pace in the second half. With all the recorded money on the under, this number looks slightly inflated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nToledo vs Michigan State Best Bets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\nFinal Score Prediction for Toledo vs Michigan State<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Michigan State will win comfortably behind Jeremy Fears Jr., but Toledo is far too experienced to get blown out by four touchdowns. Expect the Spartans to build a lead and turn to their bench, allowing the Rockets to stay inside the number in a game that finishes under the total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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