The'Michigan Wolverines'(7-13, 2-7 Big Ten) head to Breslin Center for a conference battle with the Michigan State Spartans (12-8, 4-5) Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET (Peacock). Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's'lines around the'Michigan vs. Michigan State odds'as we make our expert'college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Wolverines lost for the 9th game in their last 10 games Saturday, 88-78 to the Iowa Hawkeyes. They lost outright as 1.5-point favorites, and the Over (162) hit. Four Wolverine starters scored in double figures, led by senior F Terrance Williams II, who scored 16 points and added 3 boards. They also got 5 blocks from senior F Olivier Nkamhoua, who also gave them 13 points as well. Michigan allowed the Hawkeyes to shoot 50 percent from long range in the loss.
Michigan State had its 3-game winning streak snapped Friday in Madison by the Wisconsin Badgers, 81-66. It failed to cover as a 2.5-point underdog, and the Over (136) hit. Senior G A.J. Hoggard led the Spartans with 19 points and dished out 4 dimes. The Badgers hurt them on the glass, outrebounding Michigan State, 35-25.
Michigan won the most recent meeting Feb. 18, 2023, over Michigan State, 84-72. It covered as a 3-point favorite, and the Over (136) cashed.