Michigan State vs. Wisconsin Prediction: Can AJ Storr, Badgers Take Down Spartans on Friday Night?
The Michigan State Spartans will head on the road to battle the Wisconsin Badgers on Friday night. Can AJ Storr and the Badgers pick up another home win in Big Ten play? Hammering Hank provides his best bet in Michigan State vs. Wisconsin.
Hammering Hank - January 26, 2024, 4:00 PM EST
5 minMichigan State vs Wisconsin Prediction: Can AJ Storr, Badgers Take Down Spartans on Friday Night?
The 12-7 Spartans and Michigan State head to Madison, Wisconsin to face the current Big Ten leaders and the 15-4 Wisconsin Badgers. This is a must watch game tonight as this will be one of the best games on the slate, and a big matchup in conference play. If Wisconsin wants to win the Big Ten this year, they need to get a win tonight.
Michigan State vs. Wisconsin Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: January 26, 2024
- Game Time: 8:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: FS1
Michigan State vs. Wisconsin Odds
- Spread: Michigan State +3 (-107), Wisconsin -3 (-108)
- Total Odds: O 137 (-109), U 137 (-108)
- Moneyline Odds: Michigan State (+135), Wisconsin (-140)
Michigan State vs. Wisconsin Prediction
Tom Izzo's Spartans have been a little underwhelming thus far, yet they are still a solid squad. They are led by senior guard Tyson Walker, who is one of the best guards in the conference. Walker averages a team high 19.7 PPG, which is 30th best in the nation. He also averages 2.9 APG and 1.9 steals per game. In their last matchup against Wisconsin, Walker scored 22 points, four rebounds, and had two steals in their loss on December 5, a 13-point defeat. Michigan State has won three straight games, but the have a tough test on the road tonight.
Wisconsin is 7-1 in Big Ten play, beating Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio State, Northwestern, Indiana, and Minnesota. They dropped their only game to Penn State on the road. The Badgers have some studs on this team, with four players averaging double-digits in the scoring category. AJ Storr and Max Klesmit are critical behind the arc, as these two can get hot in a hurry and change the course of the game. Wisconsin averages 75.7 PPG as they play very slow. The Badgers pick their spots when shooting, and shoot well, converting 47.5% of the time. They do not shoot many threes, but when they do, they are solid shooting 36.1% of the time. The stat that impresses me the most is their percentage at the free throw line. They shoot 77.7% from the stripe, which will be crucial in a close game like this one.
The Badgers take care of the ball, and get the shots that they want, and I think this is the difference in tonight's matchup. Although Michigan State's defensive is solid, I think that Wisconsin puts up points on them and limits their turnovers. Wisconsin likes to get to the line and put up points in that category, and I think they convert tonight. Lastly, the Spartans are 1-3 on the road, compared to Wisconsin who has a 10-1 record at home. The Kohl Center will be rocking tonight, this place will be loud and could potentially rattle this Spartan team. I expect Wisconsin to win by 5+ tonight.
Take Wisconsin -3 tonight! Let's cash!
Michigan State vs. Wisconsin Pick
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