Michigan State Spartans and Colorado State Rams square off in the opening round of NCAA Tournament
By The Associated Press••Yahoo Sports
Colorado State Rams (27-7, 18-5 MWC) vs. Michigan State Spartans (22-8, 11-8 Big Ten) Norman, Oklahoma; Friday, 7:30 p. m.
EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spartans -18. 5; over/under is 134 BOTTOM LINE: No. 20 Michigan State squares off against Colorado State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Spartans' record in Big Ten games is 11-8, and their record is 11-0 in non-conference play. Michigan State ranks ninth in the Big Ten at limiting opponent scoring, giving up 65. 9 points while holding opponents to 42.
9% shooting. The Rams are 18-5 in MWC play. Colorado State ranks fourth in the MWC shooting 32.
5% from 3-point range. Michigan State averages 7. 5 made 3-pointers per game, 1.