Round of 16: Michigan State vs. Memphis

The Michigan State Spartans are proving to be what many observers feared they might be - bracket-busting, upset specialists. The Memphis Tigers, the South Region's top seed, had better be ready Friday at Reliant Stadium because the Spartans boast the talent and size to pull this upset. And with Memphis struggling against from the free-throw line, the point spread is staying in check.

NewBoDog oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Spartans, while the game's total is sitting at 136.

Drew Neitzel scored 21 points on Saturday as Michigan State defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers 65-54 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

The Panthers had been favored by 2.5 points in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total (132).

The Tigers defeated Mississippi State 77-74 as a 9-point favorite in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (137).

Chris Douglas-Roberts and Derrick Rose each scored 17 points for Memphis, while Joey Dorsey deposited 13 points in the win.

Team records:
Michigan State: 27-8 SU, 16-15-1 ATS
Memphis: 35-1 SU, 17-19 ATS

Michigan State most recently:
When playing on Friday are 9-1
After a win are 5-5

Memphis most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Michigan State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Michigan State is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Michigan State's last 6 games
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Memphis is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games