No. 3 Ohio State
at No. 5 Michigan State
Time: 9PM
ET
Venue: Breslin
Center
TV: ESPN
Records: Ohio
State 15-0, 2-0 Big Ten; Michigan State 13-1, 2-0 Big Ten
Ohio State
stat leaders: Points – LaQuinton Ross (13.6 ppg); Rebounds – Amir
Williams (6.5 rpg); Assists – Aaron Craft (4.9 apg); Steals – Craft (2.5 spg).
Michigan State
stat leaders: Points – Garry Harris (18.2 ppg); Rebounds – Branden
Dawson (9.0 rpg); Assists – Keith Appling (4.6 apg); Steals – Harris (1.6 spg).
Current Streaks: Ohio
State W15, Michigan State W6
Point Spread: Michigan
State -5.5
Prediction: This
should be a heck of a basketball game. Ohio State brings in a strong defense
that hasn’t allowed 70 points in a game this season. Aaron Craft and Shannon
Scott are very tough defenders that could pose problems for MSU’s guards. The
question is whether or not the Buckeyes can win the battle in the paint. Amir
Williams has some size and can block shots, but is averaging just 6.5 rebounds
per game. Ohio State must have a strong defensive showing to win, while MSU can
win ugly or win in a shootout. With this game being at home, I think the
Spartans find enough fire power to pull out the victory thanks to their variety
of offensive options. Michigan
State 71, Ohio State 64
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