The Michigan State Spartans (1-0) climb aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln to take on the No. 2 Gonzaga Bulldogs (1-0) Friday. Tip-off is at 6:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Michigan State vs. Gonzaga odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The No. 2 Bulldogs and the Spartans bring us our first elite matchup of the college basketball season. Coach Tom Izzo and the Spartans will battle one of the favorites to win the National Championship aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln to find out just how good their squad is before heading into Big Ten play.
Gonzaga will continue its historic run as the underdog made good in 2022-23 as it looks to finally win a National Championship — feat that has eluded it thus far despite getting close on several occasions.