7:15 p.m. ET: Louisville Cardinals (5-1) at Michigan St Spartans (5-2)

Spread: Michigan St -4.5
Total: 134

The Cardinals have won 4 straight and now they get coach Chris Mack back on the bench. The Cardinals are averaging 71.5 points per game on 42.5% shooting from the field. The Cardinals are 20th in the nation in rebounding with over 42 rebounds a game. They are allowing opponents to score only 63.3 points per contest. The Spartans are averaging 72 points per game on 45% shooting from the field and are allowing just 62 points per game. Louisville has an aggressive defense again this season, as it has four players averaging over one steal per game in Malik Williams, Jarrod West, Jae’Lyn Withers, and Matt Cross. This will come in handy, as the Spartans turn the ball over 22% of the time. The Cardinals have held opponents to 18.2 seconds per possession on defense, so this should slow the pace down. Their defense has held opponents to 29.1% on three-point attempts as well. Look for the Cardinals to keep this game close to cover the spread. 

The Bookie:          Louisville +4.5 / Under 134
Fade the Public:   Louisville / Under
Sharp Action:       Louisville / Under