Louisville vs Michigan State Prediction, Start Time, Odds, Pick for Today's NCAA Tournament Game
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Key Points:
- The No. 6 Louisville Cardinals face No. 3 Michigan State Spartans in the NCAA Tournament second round, with tip-off at 2:45 p.m. ET on CBS; Michigan State is favored by 5.5 points.
- Louisville relies heavily on three-point shooting and strong defense, ranking 25th in defensive efficiency, but faces challenges with size and rebounding against Michigan State.
- Michigan State, coached by Tom Izzo, excels in defense and rebounding, limiting opponents' offensive rebounds to just 22%, and features top point guard Jeremy Fears Jr., who leads the nation in assists.
- The prediction favors Michigan State to cover the spread (-4.5), citing their defensive prowess, rebounding advantage,
