We go to the Big 10 on Tuesday evening for Ohio State (15-11, 5-8 Big 10) at Michigan State (15-10, 7-5).
The Buckeyes are just 3-6 on the road this season, but they'll hope to draw from their 72-67 home victory over the Spartans back on Jan. 15. G JaQuan Lyle had 22 in that contest and he is one of 5 Buckeyes to average double figures. Lyle, however, missed Ohio State's last game due to a family matter. He's back with the team now.
The Spartans have lost just twice at home this season and they come into this one having won 3 of 4 overall. Michigan State has gone to 19 straight NCAA tournaments, but there's plenty of work to be done if coach Tom Izzo's squad will make it 20 straight. Freshmen Miles Bridges and Nick Ward both had big games in Saturday's win over Iowa.
Look for Izzo and the Spartans to get back to the NCAA tourney this March and the run continues with a win over the Buckeyes tonight. However, look for Ohio State to stay within the number.
Good luck, players!
| 9:00pm | Ohio State +8 | Michigan State -8 |
| Simple Rating System | +11.2 | +12.6 |
| True Shooting % | +1 (140 - .550) | +2 (68 - .568) |
| Home Court | 0 | +3 |
| Total | +12.2 | +17.6 |
| Formulated Spread | +5.4 | -5.4 |
| Pick (units) | OSU +8 (1 unit) | ------- |
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