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Samford HC gracious for opportunity to play Michigan State basketball

A lot of team’s have dodged Samford as a buy game, due to the success the Bulldogs have had, making Bucky McMillan very grateful for the opportunity to play in East Lansing:

Michigan State basketball took down Samford inside of the Breslin Center on Tuesday night. The Spartans, who are not afraid to play any team, were praised by Samford head coach Bucky McMillan for playing this game.

McMillan noted that the opportunity to get to play at MSU in a buy game really helps his program on the financial side of things. He shared that it has been difficult for him to find buy games like these against big time programs.

That difficulty is presumed to be in part to McMillan’s 77-41 record at Samford, including back to back regular season SoCon championships, and an NCAA Tournament appearance last year, where Samford took Kansas to the brink in the first round.

As Tom Izzo says though, anybody at anytime in anyplace.

Watch highlights of MSU basketball’s win over Samford

Highlights from MSU’s win over Samford on Tuesday night

Michigan State basketball welcomed in Samford for a matchup against the back to back SoCon champs. The Bulldogs gave the Spartans all they can handle, and then some.

In the end, MSU was able to hold off Samford, defeating the Bulldogs 83-75, behind career high efforts from Jaden Akins (25 points), Jase Richardson (12 points) and an MSU high from Szymon Zapala (10 points).

Watch the highlights from the win via MSU basketball’s X page by CLICKING HERE

Michigan State will be back in action next Monday in the Maui Invitational against Colorado.

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Watch highlights from MSU basketball’s win over Samford on Tuesday

Check out highlights from the Spartans’ victory over Samford on Tuesday night

Michigan State basketball overcame an early double-digit deficit to earn an 83-75 victory over Samford on Tuesday night.

The Spartans fell behind quickly to start the game, but then turned on the jets and built up a 10-point lead going into the break. Samford would keep it close through the final minutes of the game but Michigan State never surrendered the lead en route to the win.

With the victory, Michigan State improved to 4-1 overall on the year. The Spartans are a perfect 4-0 at home so far this season.

Spartans senior guard Jaden Akins set a career-high with 25 points in the win. Michigan State also got double-digit scoring nights from Frankie Fidler (12 points), Jase Richardson (12 points) and Szymon Zapala (10 points).

Click here to see highlights from the Spartans’ victory over the Bulldogs on Tuesday night.

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Tom Izzo updates injury scare to Jase Richardson

Tom Izzo updates injury scare to Jase Richardson

Michigan State basketball played host to Samford on Tuesday night, where the Spartans took care of business, 83-75.

Towards the end of the win, star freshman Jase Richardson went down with an apparent lower leg injury after an awkward fall.

After the win, in his post game press conference, Tom Izzo addressed the injury to the freshman guard, stating that he thinks it is just a sprain.

Izzo said, “Richardson is probably going to miss a few days, there’s no question about that. But I don’t know how long it will be.”

Stay tuned to Spartans Wire for more updates.

Michigan State basketball overcomes slow start to beat Samford

Michigan State basketball overcomes slow start to beat Samford

Michigan State basketball was able to overcome another slow start on Tuesday to beat Samford at home 83 to 75. The Spartans are now 4-1 on the season and undefeated at the Breslin Center after the win.

This is another win for MSU that won’t feel too great, as MSU never fully separated from a scrappy Samford team, but ultimately figured enough out to leave with the victory. I think one of the big takeaways from this one is that Samford might just be an NCAA Tournament caliber team.

For the Spartans, this was another game that featured the two-center lineup with MSU starting the game with Jaxon Kohler and Szymon Zapala on the floor. That combination really struggled and Samford came out of the gates with a big lead, but Michigan State was able to weather that barrage and head into halftime with a 38 to 28 lead thanks to some heroics from Jaden Akins, who scored a career high 25 points.

Samford actually outscored MSU in the second half, but it wasn’t enough, and MSU gets their fourth win of the season.

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MSU-Samford Prediction, Matchup Analysis from LSJ’s Graham Couch

Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal provides his prediction for MSU Basketball vs. Samford on Tuesday

Michigan State basketball will look to remain perfect at home on the young season in another non-conference matchup from the Breslin Center on Tuesday night.

The Spartans will welcome the Samford Bulldogs on Tuesday in an intriguing matchup. Michigan State is 3-1 on the year and Samford is 4-1, and both teams expect to reach the NCAA Tournament this season.

Michigan State is listed as a 15.5-point favorite in this game.

Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday and the game will be available to watch via Peacock streaming service.

Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal is back again to offer his thoughts on this matchup between Michigan State and Samford. Click here to see how Couch believes this game will play out and who he has winning in the end.

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How to watch MSU Basketball vs. Samford today: Time, TV channel, Prediction

It’s Michigan State basketball vs. Samford tonight from the Breslin Center. Here’s how to watch, including time, and streaming info

Michigan State basketball will again look to avoid an upset on its home floor in a non-conference matchup against the Samford Bulldogs.

The Spartans come into this game after needing a strong finish last time out to avoid losing against Bowling Green on Saturday. Michigan State is 3-1 overall, with the lone loss coming against No. 1 Kansas last week.

Samford comes into this matchup with a 4-1 record on the year. The Bulldogs were picked to win the Southern Conference in the preseason poll, and reached the NCAA Tournament last season — where they neared upset Kansas in the first round.

Here’s how to watch the Michigan State basketball game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:

What channel is Michigan State vs. Samford game on today? Time, TV schedule

TV Channel: Peacock (streaming only)

Start time: 8 p.m. ET

Michigan State vs. Samford predictions, picks, odds

Michigan State 83, Samford 72: Michigan State has gotten off to poor starts in each of its non-conference games against mid-major competition so I’m going to expect the same thing here. The difference, though, is that Samford is a true NCAA Tournament-caliber team. I predict the Spartans will win this game, but don’t be surprised if the Bulldogs are in until the final minutes of the game with a strong chance at pulling the upset.

ODDS: Michigan State -15.5

O/U: 161.5

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Prediction and betting odds for MSU Basketball vs. Samford on Tuesday

Analyzing Tuesday’s Michigan State-Samford game with odds and lines, predictions and best bets

Michigan State basketball will look to pick up one more non-conference victory before heading to Maui next week.

The Spartans host Samford on Tuesday night from the Breslin Center. This will be the final game the Spartans play before heading to the Maui Invitational that tips off on Monday of next week.

Michigan State comes into this matchup with a 3-1 record overall following a narrow victory over Bowling Green on Saturday. The Spartans’ lone loss of the year was against No. 1 Kansas last Tuesday.

Samford comes into this matchup with a 4-1 record on the year. The Bulldogs were picked to win the Southern Conference in the preseason poll, and reached the NCAA Tournament last season — where they neared upset Kansas in the first round.

Check out the game odds, prediction and viewing options below.

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Michigan State vs. Samford game odds:

All College Basketball Odds via BetMGM:

  • Point spread: Michigan State -15.5
  • Money line: Michigan State -1700 / Samford +890
  • Over-under: 161.5

Michigan State vs. Samford prediction, pick

Michigan State has gotten off to poor starts in each of its non-conference games against mid-major competition so I’m going to expect the same thing here. The difference, though, is that Samford is a true NCAA Tournament-caliber team. I predict the Spartans will win this game, but don’t be surprised if the Bulldogs are in until the final minutes of the game with a strong chance at pulling the upset.

Prediction: Michigan State 83, Samford 72

Michigan State vs. Samford channel, start time, streaming:

The Michigan State vs. Samford game starts at 8 p.m. ET and can be seen via streaming on Peacock.

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MSU Hoops still sitting outside top 25 in latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll

Michigan State basketball will spend at least one more week outside the top 25 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll

Michigan State basketball will spend at least one more week outside the top 25 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

The new rankings dropped on Monday, and to no surprise, Michigan State was still sitting outside the top 25. The Spartans received nine votes in this week’s poll, which is 20 less votes from last week’s poll.

The Spartans are unofficially ranked No. 33 this week based on other teams that received votes as well.

From the Big Ten, Purdue was the highest-ranked team at No. 6. Indiana was next at No. 18, followed by Illinois at No. 20 and Wisconsin at No. 25. Rutgers and Ohio State both dropped out of the rankings this week.

Michigan State is 3-1 overall on the year, and will host Samford on Tuesday night from the Breslin Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.

Click here to see the complete rankings from USA TODAY Sports.

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