The Michigan State Spartans'(17-11, 9-8 Big 10) head to Mackey Arena to face the No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers (25-3, 14-3) Saturday at 8 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the'Michigan State vs. Purdue odds'as we make our expert'college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Michigan State dropped its 2nd straight game with a 60-57 loss to Ohio State Sunday. It lost straight up as a 10-point home favorite, and the Under (138.5) hit. The Spartans were led in scoring by F Malik Hall, who had 15 points. G Jaden Akins did a little bit of everything for Michigan State. He scored 4 points, grabbed 3 boards, dished 2 assists and swiped the ball 3 times. Michigan State was outrebounded 39-33 in the loss.
Purdue, which is No. 3 in the , has won 11 of 12 after an 84-76 victory over the Michigan Wolverines in Ann Arbor Sunday. It failed to cover the spread as a 13.5-point favorite, and the Over (151.5) hit. National Player of the Year candidate C Zach Edey tied his season-high with 35 points and added 15 rebounds and 2 assists. Purdue dominated the Wolverines inside, outrebounding them 41-28 and outscoring them 44-26 in the paint.
Purdue has beaten the Spartans in 7 of the last 8 matchups, including a 77-61 Boilermakers home victory in the most recent meeting Jan. 29, 2023. The Boilermakers covered as 8-point favorites, and the Over (130) hit.