The Big Ten Conference basketball race continues to heat up, and there is an interesting game on the schedule on Wednesday night. The Michigan State Spartans are set to visit the Penn State Nittany Lions and the odds for this game are tight.
Michigan State is trying to play their way into the NCAA Tournament, and they need to continue to stack up the wins. The Spartans are sitting at 15-9 so far this season, but they have won three of their last four games.
Penn State is coming into this game with an overall record of just 12-12, but they have given some teams in this league trouble. The Nittany Lions just had a three-game winning streak snapped, but they have been playing well.
Michigan State is a slim 3.5-point betting favorite over Penn State in this Big Ten Conference showdown.
Spartans Shutting Down Opponents
Michigan State has had some issues throughout the season, but they have always been a team that can get stops. The Spartans are allowing just 65.6 points per game, and that defense will need to set the tone in this one.
This Michigan State team has not dominated the paint like they have in years past, but they can still score the ball inside. Michigan State is scoring over 75 points per game, and they have some guards that can set the tone.
Tyson Walker is one of the best players in the Big Ten Conference as he is leading the team with 19 points per game. The Spartans will need to shoot the ball well in this one as Penn State can light up the scoreboard.
Nittany Lions Can Score
Penn State has proven that they can score with anyone in the Big Ten Conference this season as they are scoring 76 points per game. While that offense has kept this team in most games, they are also giving up 73 points per game on the other end of the floor.
The Nittany Lions are still trying to figure some things out with a relatively new roster, and that has presented some unique challenges this season. Guard Kanye Clary is leading the team with 17.1 points per game, but he is going to need some help.
Penn State has the size to bother Michigan State in the paint, but at some point they will have to prove that they are tough enough to get the job done.
Spartans Roll to Big Win
Life on the road in the Big Ten Conference continues to be tough on teams, but Michigan State is coming into this game with momentum. Penn State is a team that can put points on the board, but they will struggle to get good looks in this game.
Michigan State simply can’t afford to lose any more games if they want to make the NCAA Tournament, and this is another big opportunity. The Spartans have a team of great leaders on this roster, and they will get the job done.
Bet on the Michigan State Spartans to cover the 3.5-point spread in this game as they pick up a big win on the road.
