Prediction and betting odds for MSU Basketball vs. Nebraska on Saturday

Analyzing Saturday’s Michigan State-Nebraska game with odds and lines, predictions and best bets

Michigan State basketball returns to the Breslin Center on Saturday afternoon, looking to build off some recent momentum.

The Spartans will host Nebraska in its second conference game of the season on Saturday. The Spartans are off to a 1-0 start in Big Ten play following a dominant road win over Minnesota earlier this week. Michigan State has won five of its last six games, and holds a 7-2 overall record on the year.

Nebraska is also off to a solid start this year, with a 6-1 mark on the season. The Cornhuskers have a notable win over Creighton, who just upset No. 1 Kansas earlier this week.

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

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Michigan State vs. Nebraska game odds:

All College Basketball Odds via BetMGM:

  • Point spread: Michigan State -5.5
  • Money line: Michigan State -245 / Nebraska +198
  • Over-under: 147.5

Michigan State vs. Nebraska prediction, pick

Michigan State has shown signs of a really solid team the past few weeks, but can they pass another test here against a decent Nebraska squad? Having this game at home will help, and may be the ultimate difference-maker in a narrow Spartans’ win over the Cornhuskers.

Prediction: Michigan State 77, Nebraska 71

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

The Michigan State vs. Nebraska game starts at approximately 12 p.m. ET on Saturday and can be seen on Big Ten Network.

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MSU basketball listed as slight favorite at Nebraska on Sunday

Michigan State basketball has opened as a slight favorite in Sunday’s road matchup at Nebraska

Michigan State basketball has opened as a slight favorite in Sunday’s road matchup at Nebraska.

The Spartans have opened as a 1.5-point favorite over Nebraska in Sunday’s road Big Ten matchup. The betting line is from FanDuel.

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Michigan State enters this matchup sitting at 4-4 overall and 0-1 in Big Ten play. The Spartans dropped their conference opener against Wisconsin earlier this week.

Nebraska is 7-2 overall and 0-1 in Big Ten play. The Cornhuskers also dropped their Big Ten opener earlier this week, blowing a double-digit halftime lead at Minnesota.

Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET and will be televised on the Big Ten Network.

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Spartans listed as home underdogs vs. Nebraska

To no surprise, Michigan State football will once again be listed as underdogs this upcoming week

To no surprise, Michigan State football will once again be listed as underdogs this upcoming week.

The Spartans are listed as a 3-point underdog against Nebraska in Saturday’s home conference matchup. This is the final home game of the season for the Spartans and one of their final winnable games.

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Michigan State enters this matchup with the Cornhuskers without a Big Ten win yet this year. The Spartans have dropped six straight games and haven’t picked up a victory since Harlon Barnett took over as the interim coach.

Nebraska is 5-3 on the year and 3-2 in conference play. The Cornhuskers have won three straight games and five of their last six after opening the year 0-2.

Kickoff from Spartan Stadium is scheduled for 12 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on Fox Sports 1.

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