MSU head coach Tom Izzo credits Jase Richardson, Coen Carr in win over Rutgers

Hear what Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo had to say about the Spartans’ victory over Rutgers on Saturday

Michigan State basketball leaned on a pair of underclassmen to get a big-time win over Rutgers on Saturday afternoon.

Michigan State led for much of the game, but didn’t pull away until midway through the second half. Michigan State fended off a late rally from Rutgers to hold on for the 81-74 victory.

Michigan State was led offensively by Jase Richardson, who finished with 20 points off the bench. Coen Carr (14 points) and Jaden Akins (12 points) also reached double-digits in points.

Michigan State (17-2, 8-0 Big Ten) has won 12 straight games.

Hear what coach Tom Izzo had to say about the Spartans’ victory over Rutgers on Saturday.

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Watch highlights from MSU Basketball’s win over Rutgers on Saturday

Check out the highlights from Michigan State basketball’s win over Rutgers on Saturday

Michigan State basketball took care of business on Saturday afternoon to remain perfect in Big Ten play.

Michigan State led throughout most of the game, but didn’t pull away until halfway in the second half. Michigan State was able to fend off a late rally from Rutgers to hold on for the 81-74 victory.

Michigan State was led offensively by Jase Richardson, who finished the game with 20 points off the bench. Coen Carr (14 points) and Jaden Akins (12 points) also reached double-digits in points in the win.

With the win, Michigan State improves to 17-2 overall and 8-0 in Big Ten play. The Spartans have now won 12 straight games.

Check out highlights from the Spartans’ impressive win over Rutgers on Saturday below.

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Best photos from MSU Basketball’s win over Rutgers at MSG

Check out some of the best photos from the Spartans’ victory over Rutgers at Madison Square Garden

Michigan State basketball kept its winning streak alive in an impressive neutral site victory over Rutgers from Madison Square Garden on Saturday.

Michigan State led throughout most of the game, but didn’t pull away until halfway in the second half. Michigan State was able to fend off a late rally from Rutgers to hold on for the 81-74 victory.

Michigan State was led offensively by Jase Richardson, who finished the game with 20 points off the bench. Coen Carr (14 points) and Jaden Akins (12 points) also reached double-digits in points in the win.

With the win, Michigan State improves to 17-2 overall and 8-0 in Big Ten play. The Spartans have now won 12 straight games.

Michigan State will return to the court on Tuesday in a home game against Minnesota. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET and will be available to stream on Peacock.

Check out some of the best photos from the Spartans’ __ against Rutgers on Saturday:

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

It’s Michigan State basketball vs. Rutgers today in a Big Ten matchup. Here’s how to watch, including time, and streaming info

Michigan State basketball heads to the Big Apple on Saturday with an opportunity to extend its lengthy winning streak.

The Spartans will face Rutgers on Saturday afternoon from Madison Square Garden in New York City. This game was originally scheduled to be played at Rutgers but was moved to the neutral site shortly before the season began.

Michigan State comes into this matchup on an 11-game winning streak that dates back to the Maui Invitational in November. The Spartans are 16-2 overall and 7-0 in Big Ten play this year.

Rutgers is in the midst of a disappointing season at the moment, with the Scarlet Knights sitting at 10-9 overall and 3-5 in Big Ten play. The Scarlet Knights dropped a close road game at Penn State earlier this week, and have lost four of their last six games.

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

What channel is the Michigan State vs. Rutgers on today? Time, TV schedule

TV Channel: CBS

Start time: 1:30 p.m. ET

Michigan State vs. Rutgers predictions, picks, odds

Michigan State 75, Rutgers 72: Is this where the Spartans finally stumble in conference play? It’s definitely a possibility, especially when you consider how Michigan State has struggled at Madison Square Garden over the years. The upset is certainly in play, but I think Michigan State again finds a way to keep its winning streak alive in this tough one against the Scarlet Knights.

ODDS: Michigan State -5.5

O/U: 148.5

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

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

Michigan State basketball will put its impressive winning streak and perfect Big Ten record on the line on Saturday afternoon.

The Spartans will face Rutgers on Saturday afternoon from Madison Square Garden in New York City. This game was originally scheduled to be played at Rutgers but was moved to the neutral site shortly before the season began.

Michigan State comes into this matchup on an 11-game winning streak that dates back to the Maui Invitational in November. The Spartans are 16-2 overall and 7-0 in Big Ten play this year.

Rutgers is in the midst of a disappointing season at the moment, with the Scarlet Knights sitting at 10-9 overall and 3-5 in Big Ten play. The Scarlet Knights dropped a close road game at Penn State earlier this week, and have lost four of their last six games.

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

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Michigan State vs. Rutgers game odds:

All College Basketball Odds via BetMGM:

  • Point spread: Michigan State -5.5
  • Money line: Michigan State -245 / Rutgers +198
  • Over-under:148.5

Michigan State vs. Rutgers prediction, pick

Is this where the Spartans finally stumble in conference play? It’s definitely a possibility, especially when you consider how Michigan State has struggled at Madison Square Garden over the years. The upset is certainly in play, but I think Michigan State again finds a way to keep its winning streak alive in this tough one against the Scarlet Knights.

Prediction: Michigan State 75, Rutgers 72

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

The Michigan State vs. Rutgers game starts at approximately 1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday and can be seen on CBS.

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

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

Can Michigan State basketball continue its impressive winning streak in a tough matchup against Rutgers on Saturday? That’s a question some in the media are trying to answer.

The Spartans will face Rutgers on Saturday afternoon from Madison Square Garden in New York City. This game was originally scheduled to be played at Rutgers but was moved to the neutral site shortly before the season began.

Michigan State comes into this matchup on an 11-game winning streak that dates back to the Maui Invitational in November. The Spartans are 16-2 overall and 7-0 in Big Ten play this year.

Rutgers is in the midst of a disappointing season at the moment, with the Scarlet Knights sitting at 10-9 overall and 3-5 in Big Ten play. The Scarlet Knights dropped a close road game at Penn State earlier this week, and have lost four of their last six games.

Michigan State is listed as a small favorite in this matchup. Tipoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday 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 Rutgers. 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 Basketball to play Rutgers at Madison Square Garden in January

Michigan State basketball will return to Madison Square Garden next month

Michigan State basketball will return to Madison Square Garden next month.

The Spartans officially announced on Tuesday that their originally scheduled road game against Rutgers on January 25 will now be played at Madison Square Garden in New York City. It was reported before the season that this schedule update would occur but it was not made official until this week.

The game will tip off at 1:30 p.m. ET and will be televised on CBS.

Michigan State and Rutgers last played each other at Madison Square Garden in 2023. The Scarlet Knights came out on top in that matchup.

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MSU basketball to reportedly play at Madison Square Garden this year

Michigan State basketball will reportedly return to Madison Square Garden this upcoming season

Michigan State basketball will reportedly return to Madison Square Garden this upcoming season.

College basketball insider Jon Rothstein is reporting that Michigan State’s road Big Ten game at Rutgers on January 25 will be moved to Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y. The official Big Ten conference schedule was released earlier this week and as of right now Michigan State is still playing at Rutgers in this matchup.

Michigan State and Rutgers last played each other at Madison Square Garden in 2023. The Scarlet Knights came out on top in that matchup.

Click here to see the complete Big Ten schedule for the Spartans that was released earlier this week.

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WATCH: Highlights from MSU basketball’s win over Rutgers on Sunday

Check out some of the best highlights from the Spartans’ victory over Rutgers on Sunday

Michigan State basketball is back in the win column.

The Spartans used a 19-0 run in the second half to cruise to a convincing victory over Rutgers, 73-55, on Sunday afternoon. The win for Michigan State snaps a two-game losing streak.

With the win, Michigan State improves to 10-7 overall and 2-4 in Big Ten play this year. The Spartans will host Minnesota on Thursday as their next matchup.

Check out some of the best highlights from the Spartans’ victory over Rutgers on Sunday below:

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Gallery: Best photos from MSU basketball’s convincing victory over Rutgers

Check out some of the best photos from MSU’s convincing victory over Rutgers on Sunday

Michigan State got a much-needed victory over Rutgers on Sunday afternoon to snap a two-game losing streak.

The Spartans went on a 19-0 run midway through the second half to build a wide margin they’d never surrender in the 73-55 win over the Scarlet Knights. Michigan State was led offensively by Malik Hall (15 points) and Tyson Walker (13 points).

With the win, Michigan State improved to 10-7 overall and 2-4 in Big Ten play. The Spartans have won six of their last eight games.

Check out some of the best photos from Michigan State’s matchup against Rutgers on Sunday: