Michigan State basketball

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Michigan State basketball ends up on wrong side of streaky game in ... (Detroit Free Press)

After MSU took a nine-point lead with 14:13 to play, the Illini rallied following a technical foul on coach Brad Underwood for an 18-4 run to go up 59-54 with 7 ...

Hoggard helped stop the drought with a bucket out of the second, then hit another jumper in the paint. The Spartans got called for the next eight fouls, and the Illini rode the energy and momentum to rip off an 18-4 run in which MSU had few answers. They struggled to stop Shannon as the 6-foot-6 Texas Tech transfer went around and shot over MSU defenders, scoring 11 of the Illini’s first 15 in building a five-point lead and reaching 15 points individually at 10:51. The Spartans couldn’t take advantage of a 42-30 rebounding advantage, and the Illini recovered with a 24-16 edge in paint scoring after getting dominated in the first half. The freshman center helped stabilize the defense in the paint and provided back-to-back buckets, including a rebound and layup and another finish through traffic on a Malik Hall wrap-around pass. That allowed MSU to open a 48-41 lead that grew to nine points when Underwood got whistled for a technical foul with 14:13 left. scored 17 points but just two in the final 30-plus minutes — two free throws to ice the game with 33 seconds left. The Spartans return home to host No. Matthew Mayer scored 14 of his 19 points in the second half comeback for a third straight win for Illinois (12-5, 3-3). It was the Spartans' first game without a 3-pointer since an 0-for-9 performance in a road loss at Michigan on March 4, 2021. After MSU took a nine-point lead with 14:13 to play, the Illini rallied following a technical foul on coach Brad Underwood for an 18-4 run to go up 59-54 with 7:28 to play. The Illini took over with an 8-2 closing run over the final 2:25 as MSU (12-5, 3-2 Big Ten) failed to connect late.

Michigan State basketball at Illinois: Stream, broadcast info, three ... (Spartans Wire)

MSU basketball heads to Illinois on Friday night for a big-time conference battle-- here's what you need to know for this matchup between the Spartans and ...

The Fighting Illini have played up to their standard in their past two games and it’ll be tough for the Spartans to win if they continue that strong play on Friday night. Michigan State is catching Illinois at a bad time — or at least it seems to be that way. Limiting turnovers: Michigan State has overall done a better job in limiting turnovers this season compared to years past. So a good indication of how this game will play out will simply be based on which Illinois team we see early on — the good side or the bad side. Illinois has been inconsistent for most of this season but appears to have found themselves recently. The Spartans enter this game with wins in each of their last seven games, including a thrilling come-from-behind victory at Wisconsin earlier this week.

Illinois vs. Michigan State odds, line: 2023 college basketball picks ... (CBSSports.com)

Michigan State is tied with Purdue at the top of the Big Ten standings at 4-1, and the Spartans face the Boilermakers following Friday's matchup with the Illini ...

- Illinois vs. The model has simulated Illinois vs. Michigan State 10,000 times and the results are in. Four players finished with double-digit point totals for Michigan State: Forward [Joey Hauser](https://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/players/playerpage/3041600) (20 points), and guards [Tyson Walker](https://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/players/playerpage/3142217) (13), [Jaden Akins](https://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/players/playerpage/26777666) (12), and [A.J. Hoggard](https://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/players/playerpage/3178434) (10). You can head to SportsLine to [see its picks.](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/illinois-vs-michigan-state-odds-line-spread-proven-model-reveals-college-basketball-picks-predictions-for-january-13-2023/#ttag=01132023_agg_cbssports_picks_basketball_ncaa_model_msuillcbbauto) Here are several [college basketball odds](https://www.sportsline.com/ncaab/odds) for Illinois vs. During their current seven-game winning streak, the Spartans have made 39.6% of their 3-point attempts and held opponents to just 25.9% from downtown. Over those last four, Illinois has averaged 7.3 steals and 7.3 blocks per game. Michigan State](https://www.sportsline.com/college-basketball/game-forecast/NCAAB_20230113_MICHST@ILL/). [Coleman Hawkins](/college-basketball/players/3178578/coleman-hawkins/) also had a strong game for Illinois, finishing with 12 points, five assists and a steal. The Spartans look to keep their strong run of play going against an [Illinois](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/ILL/illinois-fighting-illini/) (11-5) team that had their number in 2021-22, and took both regular season meetings against them. Michigan State odds from Caesars Sportsbook, and the over/under is set at 138.

College Basketball Odds: Michigan State vs. Illinois prediction, pick (ClutchPoints)

The Michigan State Spartans defeated Michigan this past weekend and then won at Wisconsin earlier this week. Tom Izzo has turned things around for a team which ...

Nebraska is no pushover, and yet Illinois walloped the Huskers on the road. The Illinois Fighting Illini lost in a blowout to Missouri and got shredded by Northwestern. Michigan State went through a very tough stretch of games in which it got knocked around, losing to Notre Dame and Northwestern and simply not looking the part of an NCAA Tournament team. Michigan State hasn’t faced big deficits and has been able to play at the pace it wants. Find out how to watch Michigan State Illinois. The Michigan State Spartans defeated Michigan this past weekend and then won at Wisconsin earlier this week.

Michigan State vs. Illinois Odds, Picks | College Basketball Betting ... (The Action Network)

Find college basketball odds, picks and predictions for Michigan State vs. Illinois on Friday, January 13 at 9 p.m. ET.

Illinois should be able to get out in transition at times, but this should be mostly a half-court game. The content on this page is for informational purposes only. We may be compensated for the links provided on this page. One area in which the Illini have struggled is turnovers. Michigan State should be able to neutralize Illinois’ size. Michigan State is exceptional guarding the arc, while Illinois should be able to turn the Spartans over more than they are used to. They will play host to the Michigan State Spartans, who only have one loss in conference play. Going off of that, the Spartans cannot rebound much offensively (only 28%), but rank 10th in holding opponents to only 22.9% on the offensive boards. Hoggard and Sissoko all have turnover rates above 19%, meaning they could be victims of the Illini’s defensive tenacity. This number ranks ninth in the NCAA. They are shooting a collective 33.2% from deep and 56.9% on twos. Michigan State has been impressive.

College basketball picks: Michigan State-Illinois prediction, odds ... (DraftKings Nation)

Michigan State puts its seven-game win streak on the line against an Illinois team that is heating up.

The Illinois Fighting Illini will host the Michigan State Spartans in Big Ten Conference action on Friday, Jan. Illinois has been more topsy-turvy this season, while Michigan State seems to be taking on the identity of its legendary head coach: Tom Izzo. Illinois is at home, which is why the Fighting Illini are favored by two possessions.

Illinois vs. Michigan State basketball video highlights, score and live ... (STLtoday.com)

Check out Michigan State vs. Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball live updates, video highlights and score on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023.

(AP Photo/Michael Allio) Michigan State's Tyson Walker (2) is defended by Illinois' Jayden Epps (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. Hoggard (11) sets up a play during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Friday, Jan. Illinois' Coleman Hawkins (33) and Michigan State's Joey Hauser (10) wait for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Jan. (0) is defended by Michigan State's Jaden Akins (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. Michigan State's Jaden Akins (3) is defended by Illinois' Matthew Mayer (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. Illinois' Matthew Mayer (24) reacts after making a 3-point basket against Michigan State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. Illinois' Sencire Harris (1) is helped off the court during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Friday, Jan. (0) reaches for a tipped ball as Michigan State's Jaden Akins, left, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. Michigan State's Tyson Walker (2) reacts to an official's call during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Friday, Jan. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo talks with Tyson Walker (2) during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Friday, Jan. Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr., right, shoots as Michigan State's Jaden Akins (3) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Jan.

Michigan State falls short vs. Illinois despite A.J. Hoggard's 20-point ... (Wolverine Maven)

A.J. Hoggard scored 20, but Michigan State men's basketball fell to Illinois, 75-66, on Friday to snap a seven-game winning streak for Tom Izzo's Spartans.

MSU also had a 44-38 advantage in points in the paint, but Illinois did more damaged from the outside. Senior Tyson Walker added 14 points and four rebounds, but he shot just 6-of-15 from the floor. Michigan State out-rebounded Illinois, 42-30, and had a 15-8 advantage on the offensive glass.

FINAL: Michigan State men's basketball drops road game to Illinois ... (The State News)

Junior guard Tyson Walker (2) dribbles the ball towards the Illinois basket while being guarded by redshirt sophomore forward Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk in the ...

On the boards, MSU outrebounded its opponent in the first half, 22-13.The Spartans dominated in the paint, netting 34 of their 37 points from inside. Shannon collected 15 of the Fighting Illini’s 19 points in under the first 10 minutes of the half. Hoggard led the team on the court throughout the entirety of the game, appearing open when the Spartans were in need of a quick bucket.

How to Watch Illinois vs. Michigan State: Live Stream Free, TV ... (Sports Illustrated)

Find out how to watch, live stream or TV channel and game time information for the January 13, 2023 college basketball matchup between Illinois and Michigan ...

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Michigan State fades late as win streak snapped at Illinois (mlive.com)

Michigan State led by nine points in the second half but couldn't win its eighth straight game.

But a spate of Michigan State turnovers, four in just more than four minutes early in the second half opened the door, and the Illini made four straight shots and tied the game on a Mayer 3-pointer with 9:10 left. It trailed only briefly after that as it handed Michigan State its first its first loss since Dec. Four days ago, the Spartans came back from five points down in the final five minutes by making eight straight shots to beat No. Michigan State, meanwhile, went 2-for-9 to close the game. With Michigan State trailing by five, point guard A.J. 3 Purdue at home on Monday.

Michigan State basketball loses to Illinois on the road after holding ... (Spartans Wire)

For Illinois, the 270-pound Dain Dainja was able to bully MSU in the paint, scoring 20 points on the night. Matthew Meyer also had an impressive showing, ...

For Illinois, the 270-pound Dain Dainja was able to bully MSU in the paint, scoring 20 points on the night. went off in the first half, but MSU was able to slow him down, but he still added 17. Joey Hauser also added 11 points and 11 rebounds.

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