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Big Ten action takes place when the No. 25 Iowa Hawkeyes (18-8) host the Michigan State Spartans (18-8) on Tuesday evening. Michigan State is currently on a two-game skid. On Feb. 19, the Spartans lost to No. 15 Illinois 79-74. Iowa has won four of its last five games, all against Big Ten foes. Michigan State enters this matchup 9-6 in Big Ten play, putting the Spartans in sixth place in the Big Ten standings. Iowa is one game behind them at 8-7 in conference play. 

Tipoff is at 7 p.m. ET from Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Hawkeyes at -6 in the latest Michigan State vs. Iowa odds. The over-under for total points is set at 153.5. Before making any Iowa vs. Michigan State picks, be sure to check out the college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. Over the past five-plus years, the proprietary computer model has generated an impressive profit of almost $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college basketball picks against the spread. Anyone who has followed it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Michigan State vs. Iowa, and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the picks. Here are the college basketball odds and betting lines for Iowa vs. Michigan State:

  • Michigan State vs. Iowa spread: Hawkeyes -6
  • Michigan State vs. Iowa over-under: 153.5 points
  • Michigan State vs. Iowa money line: Spartans +220, Hawkeyes -270
  • IOWA: Hawkeyes are 5-2 ATS in their last seven Tuesday games
  • MSU: Under is 4-0 in Spartans' last four Tuesday games

Why Iowa can cover 

Iowa is fresh off a 75-62 victory over No. 22 Ohio State. The Hawkeyes had three players who scored in double-digits. Sophomore forward Keegan Murray led the way for the Hawkeyes. He dropped a team-high 24 points, five rebounds and shot 10-for-17 from the field. Senior guard Jordan Bohannon was the only other starter in double figures. He added 10 points and knocked down two 3-pointers.

Sophomore forward Kris Murray gave Iowa energy off the bench. He added 11 points, eight rebounds and two steals. The Hawkeyes consistently created second-chance opportunities, grabbing 20 offensive boards. This contributed to 18 crucial second-chance points. Iowa also forced Ohio State to commit 14 turnovers. Those mistakes turned into 16 points for the Hawkeyes. 

Why Michigan State can cover

Junior forward Malik Hall logs 9.8 points and 4.9 rebounds, while shooting a team-best 51 percent from three. The Illinois native has scored in double figures in six of the last 10 games he's played in. On Feb. 12 against Indiana, Hall had 18 points and six rebounds. He provides much-needed juice off the bench for the Spartans.

Senior forward Marcus Bingham Jr. averages 9.2 points and 6.1 rebounds. He gives Michigan State size down low. Bingham Jr. has grabbed at least 12 rebounds in four games, including three double-doubles. The Michigan native is also one of the top shot-blockers in the Big Ten. He currently ranks third in blocks (2.4). Bingham Jr. blocked at least three shots in nine games so far. 

How to make Iowa vs. Michigan State picks

SportsLine's model is leaning under on the total, projecting 151 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits over 60 percent of the time. You can only get the model's pick at SportsLine. 

So who wins Michigan State vs. Iowa? And which side of the spread hits over 60 percent of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that is up almost $2,000 on its college basketball picks the last five-plus years, and find out.