Who’s Playing
Indiana @ Michigan State
Current Records: Indiana 16-7; Michigan State 17-6
What to Know
The #17 Michigan State Spartans won both of their matches against the Indiana Hoosiers last season (78-71 and 64-58) and are aiming for the same result Saturday. MSU and IU will face off in a Big Ten battle at 3:30 p.m. ET at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
The Spartans came up short against the Wisconsin Badgers on Tuesday, falling 70-62. Despite the defeat, MSU got a solid performance out of forward Marcus Bingham Jr., who had 15 points.
Meanwhile, IU came up short against the Northwestern Wildcats on Tuesday, falling 59-51. A silver lining for IU was the play of forward Trayce Jackson-Davis, who posted a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds along with three blocks.
MSU is the favorite in this one, with an expected 4-point margin of victory. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past three games, so buyers beware.
The Spartans are now 17-6 while the Hoosiers sit at 16-7. A couple numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: MSU comes into the game boasting the eighth most blocked shots per game in college basketball at 5.8. IU is not quite as good, but they are no chumps, either: they enter the matchup with 5.5 blocked shots per game on average, good for 13th best in college basketball. Points in the paint might be hard to come by.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Jack Breslin Student Events Center — East Lansing, Michigan
- TV: FOX
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $12.00
Odds
The Spartans are a 4-point favorite against the Hoosiers, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Spartans as a 4.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Michigan State have won five out of their last nine games against Indiana.
- Mar 02, 2021 – Michigan State 64 vs. Indiana 58
- Feb 20, 2021 – Michigan State 78 vs. Indiana 71
- Jan 23, 2020 – Indiana 67 vs. Michigan State 63
- Mar 02, 2019 – Indiana 63 vs. Michigan State 62
- Feb 02, 2019 – Indiana 79 vs. Michigan State 75
- Feb 03, 2018 – Michigan State 63 vs. Indiana 60
- Jan 19, 2018 – Michigan State 85 vs. Indiana 57
- Jan 21, 2017 – Indiana 82 vs. Michigan State 75
- Feb 14, 2016 – Michigan State 88 vs. Indiana 69
Injury Report for Michigan State
No Injury Information
Injury Report for Indiana
- Rob Phinisee: Game-Time Decision (Ankle)
