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Relive MSU Basketball’s massive, thrilling win over Illinois on Sunday

Relive the Spartans’ big-time win over Illinois on Sunday with this hype video from Michigan State

Michigan State basketball picked up a massive ranked win over Illinois on Sunday, so doesn’t it make since to relive it here?

Michigan State overcame a poor start to knock off ranked foe Illinois from the Breslin Center. The Spartans won by the final score of 80-78.

Michigan State trailed by as many as 10 in the first half, but a strong finish to the opening frame resulted in a tie game at the break. The second half was back-and-forth most of the way, and it came down to Michigan State holding off Illinois in the final seconds of the game for the win.

With the win, Michigan State remains perfect in Big Ten play with a 7-0 conference mark. The Spartans are now 16-2 overall and have won 11 straight games.

Click here to watch the Spartans’ recap video with sights, sounds, highlights and celebration following the win.

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MSU SG Jaden Akins talks pursuit for Big Ten title following win vs. Illinois

With another big victory on Sunday, Michigan State basketball remains right in the thick of the Big Ten regular season title race

With another big victory on Sunday, Michigan State basketball remains right in the thick of the Big Ten regular season title race.

Michigan State overcame a poor start to knock off ranked foe Illinois from the Breslin Center. The Spartans won by the final score of 80-78.

Michigan State trailed by as many as 10 in the first half, but a strong finish to the opening frame resulted in a tie game at the break. The second half was back-and-forth most of the way, and it came down to Michigan State holding off Illinois in the final seconds of the game for the win.

With the win, Michigan State remains perfect in Big Ten play with a 7-0 conference mark. The Spartans are now 16-2 overall and have won 11 straight games.

Michigan State star shooting guard Jaden Akins met with the media following the victory over the Fighting Illini — hear what he had to say in the video below.

This video is courtesy of SpartanMag

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Watch MSU Basketball’s locker room following thrilling victory over Illinois

Watch the Spartans’ locker room celebration following a huge win over Illinois on Sunday

Michigan State basketball had good reason to be fired up and celebrate on Sunday afternoon.

Michigan State overcame a poor start to knock off ranked foe Illinois from the Breslin Center. The Spartans won by the final score of 80-78.

Michigan State trailed by as many as 10 in the first half, but a strong finish to the opening frame resulted in a tie game at the break. The second half was back-and-forth most of the way, and it came down to Michigan State holding off Illinois in the final seconds of the game.

With the win, Michigan State remains perfect in Big Ten play with a 7-0 conference mark. The Spartans are now 16-2 overall and have won 11 straight games.

Click here to watch the Spartans’ locker room celebration video following the huge win over Illinois on Sunday.

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Watch highlights from MSU Basketball’s thrilling victory vs. Illinois

Watch highlights from the Spartans’ massive win over Illinois on Sunday

Michigan State basketball picked up a massive win on Sunday afternoon.

Michigan State overcame a poor start to knock off ranked foe Illinois from the Breslin Center. The Spartans won by the final score of 80-78.

Michigan State trailed by as many as 10 in the first half, but a strong finish to the opening frame resulted in a tie game at the break. The second half was back-and-forth most of the way, and it came down to Michigan State holding off Illinois in the final seconds of the game.

The Spartans were led offensively by the trio of Tre Holloman (17 points), Frankie Fidler (11 points) and Coen Carr (11 points). Jeremy Fears did a good job running the offensive nine points and six assists.

With the win, Michigan State remains perfect in Big Ten play with a 7-0 conference mark. The Spartans are now 16-2 overall and have won 11 straight games.

Check out highlights from the Spartans’ win over Illinois in the video below.

This video is courtesy of CBS Sports.

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Best photos from MSU Basketball’s thrilling ranked victory over Illinois

Check out some of the best photos from the Spartans’ thrilling ranked victory over Illinois on Sunday

Michigan State basketball picked up a major win en route to a potential Big Ten title on Sunday afternoon.

Michigan State overcame a poor start to knock off ranked foe Illinois from the Breslin Center. The Spartans won by the final score of 80-78.

Michigan State trailed by as many as 10 in the first half, but a strong finish to the opening frame resulted in a tie game at the break. The second half was back-and-forth most of the way, and it came down to Michigan State holding off Illinois in the final seconds of the game.

With the win, Michigan State remains perfect in Big Ten play with a 7-0 conference mark. The Spartans are now 16-2 overall and have won 11 straight games.

Check out some of the best photos from this big-time matchup between the Spartans and the Fighting Illini:

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

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

Michigan State basketball will face arguably its toughest opponent of the season thus far on Sunday afternoon from the Breslin Center.

Michigan State basketball will put its 10-game winning streak on the line in a home matchup against No. 19 Illinois. This will be arguably the biggest game of the week in Big Ten play.

Michigan State comes into this marquee matchup extremely hot. The Spartans haven’t lost since the Maui Invitational in November, and hold a 15-2 overall record and 6-0 mark in Big Ten play.

Illinois has also been playing well as of late, with a 13-4 overall record and 5-2 mark in Big Ten play. The Fighting Illini hammered Indiana on the road earlier this week, and is in the mix with the Spartans for the Big Ten title.

Michigan State is listed as a small favorite in this matchup. Tipoff is scheduled for 12 p.m. ET on Sunday and the game will be televised on CBS.

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

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Prediction and betting odds for MSU Basketball vs. Illinois on Sunday

Analyzing Sunday’s Michigan State-Illinois game with odds and lines, predictions and best bets

Michigan State basketball will look to protect its home court in a massive conference matchup on Sunday afternoon.

Michigan State basketball will put its 10-game winning streak on the line in a home matchup against No. 19 Illinois. This will be arguably the biggest game of the week in Big Ten play.

Michigan State comes into this marquee matchup extremely hot. The Spartans haven’t lost since the Maui Invitational in November, and hold a 15-2 overall record and 6-0 mark in Big Ten play.

Illinois has also been playing well as of late, with a 13-4 overall record and 5-2 mark in Big Ten play. The Fighting Illini hammered Indiana on the road earlier this week, and is in the mix with the Spartans for the Big Ten title.

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

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Michigan State vs. Illinois game odds:

All College Basketball Odds via BetMGM:

  • Point spread: Michigan State -2.5
  • Money line: Michigan State -156 / Illinois +130
  • Over-under: 153.5

Michigan State vs. Illinois prediction, pick

This is going to be a great matchup and one that could end up being high-scoring. If the Spartans can’t hit their shots from outside, then they won’t be able to keep up with the Fighting Illini. I think they do and also make enough defensive plays down the stretch to get the win.

Prediction: Michigan State 82, Illinois 77

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

The Michigan State vs. Illinois game starts at approximately 12 p.m. ET on Sunday and can be seen on CBS.

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Gallery: Best photos from MSU basketball close loss at Illinois on Thursday

Check out some of the best photos from MSU basketball’s tough loss at Illinois on Thursday

The Spartans again failed to come up with a win in the final minutes of a close game.

Michigan State fell at Illinois on Thursday, 71-68, to drop to 9-7 overall and 1-4 in Big Ten play. The Spartans trailed for most of the game before taking a six-point lead halfway through the second half. However, Illinois went on a run to regain the lead, which they would never surrender.

Michigan State will return to the court on Sunday in a home matchup against Rutgers. Tipoff is scheduled for 12 p.m. ET.

Check out some of the best photos from Michigan State basketball’s matchup against Illinois on Thursday night:

MSU basketball listed as slim underdog at Illinois on Thursday

Michigan State basketball is a narrow underdog in a road conference game at top 10 Illinois on Thursday night

Michigan State basketball is a narrow underdog in a road conference game at top 10 Illinois on Thursday night.

FanDuel has Illinois listed as a 2.5-point favorite over the Spartans in Thursday’s matchup. Both teams enter this game looking for a win to avoid a two-game skid after losses last week.

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Michigan State is 9-6 overall on the year and 1-3 in Big Ten play so far this season. Illinois is 11-3 overall and 2-1 in Big Ten play.

Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET and will be televised on Fox Sports 1.

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MSU Basketball at Illinois: Stream, broadcast info, prediction for Thursday

Check out all of the key game details for this matchup between the Spartans and Fighting Illini

Michigan State will hit the road again for a major conference battle at top 10 Illinois on Thursday night.

The Spartans enter this matchup looking to get back to winning after their modest five-game winning streak was snapped by Northwestern on Sunday evening. Michigan State is 9-6 overall and 1-3 in Big Ten play this year, and needs a win over the Fighting Illini badly here.

Illinois is also looking to bounce back after a narrow loss at Purdue last Friday. The Fighting Illini have gotten off to a great start to this year, and sit at 11-3 overall and 2-1 in conference play.

Can Michigan State bounce back from Sunday’s tough loss at Northwestern with an upset of Illinois? Check out my prediction and all of the key game details for this matchup between the Spartans and Fighting Illini below: