Michigan State basketball will wrap up its stay in Maui in the third-place game on Wednesday night against blueblood program North Carolina.
The Spartans fell in yesterday’s semi-finals matchup against Memphis, but will still have the pleasure of facing another big-time opponent in the Tar Heels. Michigan State is now 5-2 overall on the year following the loss to Memphis.
North Carolina is also looking to rebound from a loss on Tuesday, with the Tar Heels being outclassed by hot Auburn in the semi-finals. North Carolina is 4-2 overall on the year, with a common loss as the Spartans to No. 1 Kansas.
Here’s how to watch the Michigan State basketball game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
What channel is Michigan State vs. North Carolina game on today? Time, TV schedule
TV Channel: ESPN2
Start time: 9:30 p.m. ET
Michigan State vs. North Carolina predictions, picks, odds
Michigan State 73, North Carolina 79: Michigan State should keep this one a lot closer than when these two teams last met in last year’s NCAA Tournament. But I again fear the Spartans’ inconsistent (and often down-right-bad this year) outside shooting will hinder them in this matchup of power programs. Tar Heels edge out Michigan State late to secure a disappointing trip to Maui for the Spartans.
ODDS: North Carolina -4.5
O/U: 156.5
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