Illinois (17-8) vs Michigan State (19-5)
Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 8:00 pm
Michigan vs. Illinois Profiles Michigan St vs. Illinois 8PM ET—Michigan St dropped to 19-5 after their 71-67 home defeat to Indiana. The Spartans sit 10-3 in the Big Ten and 3-2 on the road. Illinois is 17-8 with their 83-78 home victory to UCLA. The Fighting Illini is 9-6 in conference with a mark of 5-2 at home. The Pick with the Explanation Michigan St is tops in defensive efficiency in the Big Ten as they allow 28% from three and 47% around the bucket. The Spartans are strong on the glass offensively in the conference plus convert 54% inside and 82% at the line. Illinois struggles with turnovers in the Big Ten plus hit only 29% from three. On defense the Fighting Illini does not force turnovers and allows 35% from three. The Spartans has overed eight of twelve in conference as they hold opponents to 39.6% shooting and hit 46.3%. Illinois is shooting 44.6% in conference. Play Michigan St +6.5.
Tony’s Pick Michigan State: +6.5 -110
AUTHOR: Tony Tellez
