Wisconsin and Michigan State will meet on Saturday with a spot in the Big Ten Championship on the line.
Both teams are coming off relatively sweat-free wins over strong opponents in the quarterfinals on Friday.
The bookmakers have installed the Spartans as a 1.5-point favorite on Saturday, so there really isn’t much separating these two sides at this moment.
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Michigan State vs. Wisconsin odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | +2.5 | +105 | o143.5 |
| Michigan State | -2.5 | -130 | u143.5 |
Michigan State vs. Wisconsin Prediction
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Michigan State is a well-oiled machine, especially on defense, this season.
According to KenPom, the Spartans own the fifth-best defense in the country and they’ve accomplished that feat despite playing the 21st-toughest schedule based on the offenses Sparty has faced.
The Badgers are no slouches on defense, either, but it’s the other end of the court where Wisconsin does its best business. KenPom has the Badgers’ offenses rated 12th overall, while BartTorvik has it at 11th.
Michigan State vs. Wisconsin Pick
The betting market is having a really tough time separating these two teams. Both sides are elite on one side of the ball, and close to it on the other.
Both teams are also in good form and should be buoyant after putting together comprehensive victories in the quarterfinals.
All of this adds up to a coin-flip matchup, which puts a smidge of value on Wisconsin on Saturday.
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The Pick: Wisconsin +105
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