Who's Playing

Minnesota @ Michigan State

Current Records: Minnesota 10-3; Michigan State 13-2

What to Know

A Big Ten battle is on tap between the #10 Michigan State Spartans and the Minnesota Golden Gophers at 7 p.m. ET Wednesday at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. The Spartans are out to keep their seven-game home win streak alive.

MSU strolled past the Nebraska Cornhuskers with points to spare last Wednesday, taking the game 79-67. Four players on MSU scored in the double digits: guard Max Christie (21), forward Gabe Brown (14), forward Malik Hall (12), and guard Tyson Walker (10).

Meanwhile, Minnesota ended up a good deal behind the Indiana Hoosiers when they played on Sunday, losing 73-60. Forward Jamison Battle (19 points) and guard Payton Willis (18 points) were the top scorers for Minnesota.

MSU is the favorite in this one, with an expected 12.5-point margin of victory. Those burned by picking them against the spread last week might want to keep in mind that the team has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.

The Spartans' victory brought them up to 13-2 while the Golden Gophers' loss pulled them down to 10-3. A couple stats to keep an eye on: MSU is 46th worst in college basketball in takeaways, with only 11.4 on average. To make matters even worse for MSU, Minnesota ranks eighth in college basketball when it comes to turnovers per game, with only 9.2 on average. Maybe that strength will give Minnesota the oomph they need to beat the odds.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Jack Breslin Student Events Center -- East Lansing, Michigan
  • TV: Big Ten Network
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $15.15

Odds

The Spartans are a big 12.5-point favorite against the Golden Gophers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 12.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Michigan State have won nine out of their last 11 games against Minnesota.

  • Dec 08, 2021 - Michigan State 75 vs. Minnesota 67
  • Dec 28, 2020 - Minnesota 81 vs. Michigan State 56
  • Jan 26, 2020 - Michigan State 70 vs. Minnesota 52
  • Jan 09, 2020 - Michigan State 74 vs. Minnesota 58
  • Mar 23, 2019 - Michigan State 70 vs. Minnesota 50
  • Feb 09, 2019 - Michigan State 79 vs. Minnesota 55
  • Feb 13, 2018 - Michigan State 87 vs. Minnesota 57
  • Mar 10, 2017 - Minnesota 63 vs. Michigan State 58
  • Jan 11, 2017 - Michigan State 65 vs. Minnesota 47
  • Dec 27, 2016 - Michigan State 75 vs. Minnesota 74
  • Jan 02, 2016 - Michigan State 69 vs. Minnesota 61