The Michigan State Spartans (11-4, 3-1 Big Ten) take on the No. 18 Wisconsin Badgers (11-3, 3-1) at the Kohler Center on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Michigan State vs. Wisconsin odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Wisconsin comes in after losing 79-69 to Illinois on Saturday as a 7.5-point underdog. This was the Badgers 1st loss since falling 78-75 to Wake Forest on Nov.' 29. The Badgers have been a strong team this season and unlike past years, these Badgers can score as 8 of 14 games have gone over the total.
Michigan State has played a difficult schedule and held its own this season. The Spartans come in on a 6-game winning streak after beating Michigan 59-52 on Saturday as a 3.5-point favorite. MSU last loss 70-63 to Northwestern on Dec. 4.
Defense will be the story of this game as the Spartans come in allowing just 64.9 points while Wisconsin is even better allowing only 62.4 points.