Who’s ready for some Big Ten hoops?
Michigan State opens the Big Ten slate on Wednesday night in a road game at Minnesota. The Spartans come into this matchup as the favorites and are expected to get conference play off on the right foot.
Michigan State is 6-2 overall following a strong showing in the Maui Invitational. The Spartans finished in third place in the event after knocking off North Carolina in their final game last Wednesday.
Minnesota is 6-3 overall after a shakey start to the year. The Golden Gophers have yet to pick up a marquee win, and have dropped one game against a mid-major foe (North Texas) and narrowly gotten by a number of other mid-major opponents.
Here’s how to watch the Michigan State basketball game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
What channel is the Michigan State vs. Minnesota game on today? Time, TV schedule
TV Channel: Big Ten Network
Start time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Michigan State vs. Minnesota predictions, picks, odds
Michigan State 75, Minnesota 67: There’s no such thing as an easy road game in Big Ten play — but this may be the “easiest” on the Spartans’ slate this year. Minnesota isn’t the same NCAA Tournament bubble team as last year, and if Michigan State is truly going to contend for a Big Ten title then they better win this one. I think they do through a strong defensive effort.
ODDS: Michigan State -5.5
O/U: 130.5
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