Minnesota at No. 5
Michigan State
Time: 2:15PM
ET
Venue: Breslin
Center
TV: Big
Ten Network
Records: Minnesota
13-3, 2-1 Big Ten; Michigan State 14-1, 3-0 Big Ten
Minnesota stat
leaders: Points – Andre Hollins (15.8 ppg); Rebounds – Elliott Eliason
(8.5 rpg); Assists – Deandre Mathieu (4.4 apg); Steals – Mathieu (2.0 spg).
Michigan State
stat leaders: Points – Garry Harris (17.8 ppg); Rebounds – Branden
Dawson (8.6 rpg); Assists – Keith Appling (4.7 apg); Steals – Harris (1.8 spg).
Current Streaks: Minnesota
W2, Michigan State W7
Point Spread: Michigan
State -11
Prediction: Michigan
State is a little banged up coming into the game, but the way the Spartans
finished against Ohio State should serve as motivation for a good performance
against the Gophers at home. Minnesota has had all three conference games
decided by three points, but I don’t expect that to be the case on Saturday. Minnesota
will not defend MSU as well as Ohio State did, especially against Gary Harris.
Look for Harris to have a big game to rebound for his quiet performance against
the Buckeyes. He will lead the Spartans to a comfortable win. Michigan State 76, Minnesota 65
