Middle Tenn State vs. Michigan State

Middle Tennessee State has a size disadvantage up front for this one, so scoring will be tough. They stepped up to play VCU earlier in the year and slowed it down in a 62-56 loss, going UNDER the total by 23 points. Middle Tennessee State is 9-4 UNDER the total in non-conference games. They face a powerhouse Michigan State defense that is tops in the Big 10 in points allowed (63.4 ppg), field goal defense (.377%) and three-point defense (.302%). Michigan State captured the Big Ten Tournament title with a 66-62 win Sunday against Purdue. Michigan State is 5-1 UNDER at neutral sites and 7-3 UNDER the total after a spread loss. This shapes up as a slow-paced, defensive battle. Play this one to finish UNDER.