Both teams got their fair share of attempts at the foul line. The Cyclones averaged 14-made free throws while Michigan was able to make 13 a game. When it comes to sharing the ball, Iowa state has the advantage in that regard with 19 assists a game.

One of those, of course, was MSU, which was stunned by Middle Tennessee in 2016. Perhaps even more worrisome: A 15-seed has pulled off the giant upset in three of the past four years, with only last year’s tourney seeing all four 2-seeds make the second round.

The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its Bryant Bulldogs vs. Michigan State Spartans picks for the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Friday