NCAA Tournament Prediction & Preview: South Region – Michigan State vs. Bryant – Friday, March 21, 2025

Another great college basketball betting opportunity is on the horizon, with the 15th-seed Bryant Bulldogs (23-11) taking on the second-seed Michigan State Spartans (27-6) in the first round of the South Region on Friday, March 21 at 10:00 PM ET at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. MyBookie reveals the Spartans as heavy favorites with a point spread at -16.5 (-110).

Bryant Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Bulldogs are currently on a six-game win streak and aim to shock the betting markets in the first round. Their recent success was a 79-59 blowout over the Maine Black Bears in the America East Playoffs Final.

Rafael Pinzon leads with 18.5 points a game while shooting 42.1 percent from the field. Earl Timberlake does a little bit of everything for them, averaging 15.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists.

Bryant is the 14th-best team in the nation for providing 82.4 points a game. On defense, they rank 239th in giving up 73.9 points a game. This spread will be tested, as their defense struggled in a weaker conference.

The Bulldogs rank 172nd overall with their strength of schedule and winning point differentials. On offense per 100 possessions, their efficiency ranks 83rd and their defensive efficiency at the same rate ranks 70th.

Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview

The Spartans had their eight-game win streak snapped when they battled the Wisconsin Badgers. This was a 77-74 performance in the Big Ten Tournament Semifinal. During their win streak, they defeated five ranked opponents.

Jaden Adkins pushes the offense along with 12.7 points a game, connecting on 39.6 percent of his shots and 78.2 percent of his free throws. Jeremy Fears Jr. puts up 7.4 points and leads with 5.5 assists. Both will need to be at their best here.

Michigan State is 74th in the country for averaging 78.2 points a game. Defensively they rank 48th in allowing 67.2 points per matchup. The spread is appealing here, especially with their schedule and who they have faced.

The Spartans are 12th overall in their strength of schedule and winning point differentials. They are 68th in their efficiency on offense over their last 100 possessions and 22nd in efficiency on defense at the same rate.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie provides you with the best Bryant Bulldogs vs. Michigan State Spartans betting odds. According to market research, the Spartans have a 93.9 percent chance of winning.

The Bulldogs were appealing here to cover the spread when the odds first released at +18.5. However, the Spartans are getting more appealing now that they are at -16.5. The Bulldogs are not as strong defensively and could suffer in the second half.

Final Pick: Michigan State Spartans -16.5 (-110)