In tonight’s Big Ten college basketball matchup, the Michigan State Spartans will take on the Wisconsin Badgers at the Kohl Center. Let’s take a look at the best college basketball picks and betting trends, then give our Michigan State vs Wisconsin prediction for today’s game.
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Michigan State vs Wisconsin Game Information
No. 14 Michigan State Spartans (14-3, 5-1 Big Ten) vs. No. 8 Wisconsin Badgers (15-2, 6-1 Big Ten)
Date: Friday, January 21, 2022
Hour: 9 p.m. ET
Site: Centro Kohl – Madison, WI
Coverage: FS1
Michigan State vs Wisconsin College Basketball Betting Picks and Odds
All Michigan State vs Wisconsin betting odds can be found at BetOnline
money line: MSU: (+133) | UV: (-153)
Point difference: MSU: +3,5 (-112) | UV: -3,5 (-108)
Total: 139 — More than: (-110) | Low: (-110)
Michigan vs Wisconsin State Preview
This Michigan State vs. Wisconsin college basketball game is going to be exciting as two of the top three teams in the Big 10 will square off. On the road at a raucous Kohl Center, the Spartans are mildly underdogs.
Michigan State is coming off a poor performance, losing to Northwestern at home 64-62. It was their first conference loss of the season and dropped them from the top spot in the Big Ten. The loss has put the Spartans in a tough spot with their next two road games against ranked opponents. However, Michigan State is as capable as ever and will always be a threat with Tom Izzo leading the way. The Spartans have a chance to prove to the rest of the conference that they’re still the best in the Big Ten.
Wisconsin has been on an absolute hot streak lately and has won seven straight since mid-December. However, the Badgers have had their fair share of scares, having won two of the last three by six points or fewer. Guard Johnny Davis pushed his way into the Naismith College Player of the Year discussion by averaging more than 22 points and seven rebounds per game. With another tough test at Michigan State, the Badgers will need him to be on their game tonight.
Michigan State vs Wisconsin Betting Trends
- Michigan State is 1-4 against the spread (ATS) in its last 5 games.
- The total has gone OVER in six of Michigan State’s last 8 games.
- Michigan State is 9-1 in its last 10 games.
- Wisconsin is 6-0 in its last 6 home games.
- The OVER is 5-0 in Wisconsin’s last 5 games against conference opponents.
Michigan State vs Wisconsin Prediction | college basketball picks
Johnny Davis’ play is a big problem in this matchup. If Davis gets going early, the Spartans will have trouble slowing him down or this Badgers offense. If the Badgers hold a lead late in the game and the crowd gets involved, it will be difficult for the Spartans to respond.
However, Michigan State is one of the best trained and disciplined teams in the entire country. While Michigan State is coming off a heartbreaking loss, Tom Izzo rarely loses two Big Ten games in a row. Spartans will come out fighting over fences and that can be hard to stop.
Instead of our college basketball picks deciding a winner, our Michigan State vs Wisconsin prediction tonight will be Michigan State COVERS +3.5 in bet online.
The biggest difference between these two teams is rebounding, with Michigan State grabbing four more rebounds per game on average. With better rebounding and a slightly better offense, the Spartans may not win the game, but they should be able to cover.
The Spartans have also had plenty of recent success against Wisconsin, going 8-2 in their last 10 meetings. Look for the trend to continue against a Badgers team that is prone to an off night. For what it’s worth, ESPN’s Matchup Predictor gives Wisconsin a 64.4% chance of winning.
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