Indiana Hoosiers vs Michigan State Spartans Game Preview

On Tuesday night the Indiana Hoosiers travel to the Breslin Center in East Lancing Michigan to take on the Michigan State Spartans. Indiana enters this game winning 4 of their last 5, while Michigan State had dropped 3 of their last 5. This should be a very entertaining game as two big ten teams battle it out as they prepare for the March Madness Tournament.

Michigan State last played on Saturday night when they played in state and Big 10 rival Michigan. The Wolverines were able to beat the Spartans handily 84-72. The Spartans struggled to control the tempo in their game against the Wolverines, which has plagued them all season.
The Spartans have gotten big offensive production at times out of Joey Hauser averaging 13.9 points per game, and Tyson Walker averaging 13.7 points per game. Michigan State will need a big night out of both of these young men if they hope to control the tempo of this game and knock off the number 17th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers.

The hosiers certainly have had their ups and down this season, and have had a real problem digging themselves into a hole at the start of games. Last Wednesday the Hoosiers fell the Northwestern 64-62 in their only loss in the last 5 games. Indiana had to play catch-up all game due to a lack of luster shooting performance and a couple of costly technical fouls at the beginning of the game.
When Indiana controls the tempo of the game they can score points in bunches, going on big runs has been a huge part of their success this year. Indiana is also getting some big minutes and offensive production out of their freshman Jalen Hood-Shifino, averaging 12.6 points per game on the season and closer to 16 points per game over the last 5 games, including a 21 points night against the Michigan Wolverines a week ago.

Indiana Vs Michigan State Head-to-Head

Since the year 2000 Michigan State and the Indiana Hoosiers have met 41 times on the hardwood with Michigan State taking home a win 25 of those times. Michigan State also has a 17-2 home record against Indiana in that time. Indiana obviously struggles on the road when they travel to East Lansing, and that might be something to pay attention to in this game.
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Team Leaders

Michigan State is favored by three in this game because they are playing at home. This is essentially another pick-em-game. Indiana is the better team this year but they have struggled on the road. However, I think Indiana wins this game and covers the spread. I would also bet the money line on this game as your odds are going to be slightly higher and you would have a better payout if you do indeed place a wager on Indiana.

Indiana vs Michigan State Over/Under (135.5)

With the over/under sitting at 135.5, it really makes me want to shy away from betting it in this game. In this game, I think we see some really good defense, and its very possible the winning team scores 65 or less. If I was inclined to bet the over under the best bet would be to bet the under, however, like I said I do not like this line because this came could end with both teams scoring in the 70s.

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Indiana vs Michigan State How to Watch ??

?? Date: Tuesday, February, 21

?? Game Time: 9:00 pm

?? How to Watch: ESPN

?? Venue: Breslin Center