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MSU-Illinois Prediction, 5 Determining Factors from LSJ’s Graham Couch

Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal provides his prediction for MSU-Illinois on Saturday

Michigan State football will look to get one game closer to bowl eligibility in an intriguing road game at Illinois on Saturday.

The Spartans are a narrow underdog in Saturday’s matchup at Illinois. Michigan State comes into this game with a 4-5 overall record and 2-4 conference record. The Spartans have lost two straight games but had a bye last week to regroup for the final three-game stretch.

Illinois comes into this matchup also on a two-game losing streak. The Fighting Illini are 6-3 overall and 3-3 in conference play.

Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday and the game will be televised on Fox Sports 1.

Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal is back again this week 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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MSU head coach Jonathan Smith talks injuries, previews Illinois matchup

Watch MSU head coach Jonathan Smith provide an injury update on Aidan Chiles and preview this week’s game vs. Illinois

Michigan State football should be getting back a number of key players in this week’s road matchup at Illinois.

The Spartans lost a handful of key contributors in their last game, but head coach Jonathan Smith expects most (if not all) to be back this week against the Fighting Illini. That includes starting quarterback Aidan Chiles.

Michigan State is looking to snap a two-game losing streak in this week’s road tilt at Illinois. The Spartans come into this matchup with a 4-5 overall record and 2-4 mark in Big Ten play.

Hear Smith’s full injury update and full preview of this week’s matchup against Illinois in the video below.

This video is courtesy of SpartanMag

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Kickoff time, TV details announced for MSU-Illinois game

Michigan State football will play at a rare time in its next game against Illinois

Michigan State football will play at a rare time in its next game.

Kickoff between Michigan State and Illinois has been set for 2:30 p.m. ET on November 16. The game will be televised on Fox Sports 1.

Michigan State football will be on a bye this week and return to the field in this matchup against Illinois. The Spartans have dropped their last two games, and now sit at 4-5 overall and 2-4 in Big Ten play.

Illinois also has been struggling lately with back-to-back losses. The Fighting Illini are on a bye this week and will enter this matchup against the Spartans with a 6-3 overall record and 3-3 mark in Big Ten play.

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WATCH: Highlights from MSU basketball’s win over Illinois on Saturday

Check out some of the best highlights from the Spartans’ win over Illinois on Saturday

Michigan State basketball picked up a big-time win over Illinois on Saturday to bolster its NCAA Tournament resume.

The Spartans rallied from an eight-point deficit in the second half to top the Fighting Illini, 88-80, from the Breslin Center. With the win, Michigan State improved to 15-9 overall and 7-6 in conference play.

Check out some of the best highlights from the Spartans’ win over Illinois on Saturday below:

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Michigan State basketball uses late rally to beat top ten Illinois

Michigan State basketball picked up a MASSIVE win on Saturday afternoon

Michigan State basketball leaned on its seniors to complete a second-half comeback and earn a much-needed victory over top-10 foe Illinois on Saturday afternoon.

Michigan State rallied in the final eight minutes of the game to overcome an eight-point deficit and top Illinois, 88-80, at the Breslin Center. The Spartans were led by strong performances from its three senior leaders who combined for 66 points in the win.

The first half was back-and-forth with both teams going on significant runs. Illinois used a 14-3 run to build a seven-point lead but Michigan State would respond with a 10-0 run of its own to regain the lead before the break. The Spartans led 44-41 at halftime.

The second half mirrored the opening frame with the game remaining tight deep into the second half. However, Illinois used a 12-2 run to build its biggest lead of the game and hold a 72-64 advantage with 7:58 to go in the game. However, from there Michigan State responded by outscoring the Fighting Illini 24-to-8 to end the game and earn the victory.

Michigan State was led in scoring by AJ Hoggard with 23 points but Malik Hall (22 points) and Tyson Walker (19 points) were right behind him. Michigan State also got 10 points from Jaden Akins in the victory.

With the win, Michigan State improves to 15-9 overall and 7-6 in Big Ten play. This is a massive victory for the Spartans in their effort to return to the NCAA Tournament and extend their impressive tournament streak.

Michigan State will be back on the floor on Wednesday in a road game at Penn State. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET and will be televised on Big Ten Network.

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MSU basketball opens as home favorite over Illinois on Saturday

The experts in Las Vegas think Michigan State basketball will pick up a massive home win on Saturday

The experts in Las Vegas think Michigan State basketball will pick up a massive home win on Saturday.

Michigan State basketball has opened as a 2.5-point favorite over Illinois in Saturday’s matchup from the Breslin Center. Odds courtesy of FanDuel.

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The Spartans come into this matchup sitting at 14-9 overall and 6-6 in conference play. Illinois is in a better spot at 17-5 overall and 8-3 in Big Ten games.

Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET and will be nationally televised on CBS.

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MSU Basketball vs. Illinois: LSJ’s Graham Couch provides his determining factors, prediction

Check out LSJ columnist Graham Couch’s prediction for this matchup between Michigan State and Illinois

The Breslin Center will be the place to be on Saturday afternoon for a big-time matchup between Michigan State and Illinois.

The Spartans will look to bounce back from a disappointing loss at Minnesota earlier this week. Michigan State enters this game with a 14-9 overall record and a 6-6 mark in league play.

Illinois has been off all week and had six days of preparation for this matchup. The Fighting Illini are 17-5 overall and 8-3 in Big Ten play this year.

Every game, Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal provides his breakdown of the matchup with key determining factors and a prediction. So how does he feel about this matchup between the Spartans and Fighting Illini?

Check out Couch’s prediction for this matchup between Michigan State and Illinois by clicking on the tweet below:

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MSU Basketball vs. Illinois: Stream, broadcast info, prediction for Saturday

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

Can Michigan State respond from a disappointing loss earlier this week and earn a marquee win to bolster its NCAA tournament resume?

The Spartans will host Illinois on Saturday afternoon in a nationally televised matchup on CBS. Michigan State comes into this game off a three-point loss at Minnesota earlier this week.

Michigan State currently sits at 14-9 overall and 6-6 in Big Ten play, with about a month left in the regular season. Illinois is 17-5 overall and in contention for the Big Ten title with an 8-3 mark in conference play.

Can Michigan State bounce back to get the much-needed victory over Illinois? Check out my prediction and all of the key game details for this matchup between the Spartans and Fighting Illini below:

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: