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MSU head coach Tom Izzo talks offensive struggles, loss vs. Kansas in Champions Classic

Hear what head coach Tom Izzo had to say about the Spartans’ performance against Kansas

It was an offensive struggle for the Spartans in Tuesday night’s narrow loss against No. 1 Kansas.

Michigan State fell against the Jayhawks by the final score of 77-69 in the Champions Classic matchup on Tuesday. The game was held in Atlanta, Ga.

Michigan State kept it close throughout but Kansas ultimately pulled away late for the win. The Spartans struggled on the offensive end of the floor, shooting 35% from the field and hitting only three of 24 three-point attempts.

With the loss, Michigan State is now 2-1 overall. They will return to the floor next on Saturday in a home matchup against Bowling Green.

Hear what head coach Tom Izzo had to say about the Spartans’ performance in the video below:

Video is courtesy of SpartanMag

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Best photos from MSU Basketball’s loss vs. Kansas in Champions Classic

Check out some of the best photos from the Spartans’ narrow loss vs. Kansas in the Champions Classic

Michigan State basketball gave the No. 1 team in the country a tough test on Tuesday night but ultimately came up short in the end.

The Spartans fell against Kansas, 77-69, in the Champions Classic from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. Michigan State kept it close throughout the game, but the Jayhawks made more plays down the stretch to win the game.

Michigan State trailed Kansas at halftime by the score of 30-24. Both teams had a poor shooting effort in the opening frame, but a late run by the Jayhawks put them ahead at the break.

The Spartans got right back into the game in the second half, tying it up multiple times in the final frame. However, Kansas was able to use a solid run late in the game to pull away for the victory.

This was the Spartans’ first loss of the season. Michigan State is now 2-1 overall this year.

Michigan State will return to the floor on Saturday in a home matchup against Bowling Green. Tipoff from the Breslin Center is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET.

Check out some of the best photos from the game below:

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

It’s Michigan State basketball vs. Kansas tonight as part of the annual Champions Classic. Here’s how to watch, including time, and streaming info

Michigan State basketball will get its first real test of the year on Tuesday night in a big-time national spotlight matchup against No. 1 Kansas.

The Spartans and Jayhawks will tangle in the annual Champions Classic event. This year’s event will take place in Atlanta.

Michigan State comes into this matchup with a 2-0 record after a pair of blowout victories last week against Monmouth and Niagara. Kansas is also 2-0 on the year but with a more notable victory over top 10 North Carolina.

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

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

TV Channel: ESPN

Start time: 6:30 p.m. ET

Michigan State vs. Kansas predictions, picks, odds

Michigan State 71, Kansas 81: Kansas is the No. 1 team in the country for a reason (well, many reasons), and I fear those will be on display in this game. I expect the Spartans to hang around in this one but the Jayhawks will be too much — especially in the paint — for Michigan State to pull the upset.

ODDS: Kansas -6.5

O/U: 149.5

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

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

Michigan State basketball heads to Atlanta on Tuesday night in a major matchup with the top-ranked team in the country.

The Spartans will battle No. 1 Kansas in the Champions Classic annual event on Tuesday night. This will be the first of two games in the event, with Kentucky-Duke following as the night cap.

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

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Michigan State vs. Kansas game odds:

All College Basketball Odds via BetMGM:

Point spread: Kansas -6.5
Money line: Michigan State +230 / Kansas -285
Over-under: 149.5

Michigan State vs. Kansas prediction, pick

Kansas is the No. 1 team in the country for a reason (well, many reasons), and I fear those will be on display in this game. I expect the Spartans to hang around in this one but the Jayhawks will be too much — especially in the paint — for Michigan State to pull the upset.

Prediction: Michigan State 71, Kansas 81

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

The Michigan State vs. Kansas game starts at 6:30 p.m. ET and can be seen on ESPN.

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