Prediction and betting odds for MSU Basketball vs. North Carolina on Wednesday

Analyzing Wednesday’s Michigan State-North Carolina game with odds and lines, predictions and best bets

Michigan State basketball will play one final game in Maui on Wednesday night against powerhouse program North Carolina.

The Spartans fell in yesterday’s semi-finals matchup against Memphis, but will still have the pleasure of facing another big-time opponent in the Tar Heels. Michigan State is now 5-2 overall on the year following the loss to Memphis.

North Carolina is also looking to rebound from a loss on Tuesday, with the Tar Heels being outclassed by hot Auburn in the semi-finals. North Carolina is 4-2 overall on the year, with a common loss as the Spartans to No. 1 Kansas.

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

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Michigan State vs. North Carolina game odds:

All College Basketball Odds via BetMGM:

  • Point spread: North Carolina -4.5
  • Money line: Michigan State +160 / North Carolina -194
  • Over-under: 156.5

Michigan State vs. North Carolina prediction, pick

Michigan State should keep this one a lot closer than when these two teams last met in last year’s NCAA Tournament. But I again fear the Spartans’ inconsistent (and often down-right-bad this year) outside shooting will hinder them in this matchup of power programs. Tar Heels edge out Michigan State late to secure a disappointing trip to Maui for the Spartans.

Prediction: Michigan State 73, North Carolina 79

Michigan State vs. North Carolina channel, start time, streaming:

The Michigan State vs. North Carolina game starts at approximately 9:30 p.m. ET and can be seen on ESPN2.

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

It’s Michigan State basketball vs. North Carolina tonight from the Maui Invitational. Here’s how to watch, including time, and streaming info

Michigan State basketball will wrap up its stay in Maui in the third-place game on Wednesday night against blueblood program North Carolina.

The Spartans fell in yesterday’s semi-finals matchup against Memphis, but will still have the pleasure of facing another big-time opponent in the Tar Heels. Michigan State is now 5-2 overall on the year following the loss to Memphis.

North Carolina is also looking to rebound from a loss on Tuesday, with the Tar Heels being outclassed by hot Auburn in the semi-finals. North Carolina is 4-2 overall on the year, with a common loss as the Spartans to No. 1 Kansas.

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

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

TV Channel: ESPN2

Start time: 9:30 p.m. ET

Michigan State vs. North Carolina predictions, picks, odds

Michigan State 73, North Carolina 79: Michigan State should keep this one a lot closer than when these two teams last met in last year’s NCAA Tournament. But I again fear the Spartans’ inconsistent (and often down-right-bad this year) outside shooting will hinder them in this matchup of power programs. Tar Heels edge out Michigan State late to secure a disappointing trip to Maui for the Spartans.

ODDS: North Carolina -4.5

O/U: 156.5

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MSU Basketball reportedly to play huge Thanksgiving Day game in 2025

Turkey and Spartans’ hoops returns again next year

Michigan State basketball will once again hit the hardwood on Thanksgiving, according to a report from CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander.

Norlander is reporting that the Spartans will play North Carolina on Thanksgiving in 2025. The two programs have “verbally agreed” to play each other as part of the four-team Fort Meyers Tip-Off event. The game will be played in the late afternoon after the Detroit Lions annual Thanksgiving game.

Michigan State basketball played Arizona this past year on Thanksgiving as well. This year, Michigan State will be playing in the Maui Invitational that occurs Monday – Wednesday of Thanksgiving week.

Michigan State last played North Carolina in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. The Tar Heels beat the Spartans to advance to the Sweet 16.

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