Michigan State vs Michigan Prediction, Odds and Best Bet Today: Bet Spartans, Jase Richardson Over 12.5 Points

One of the most intense rivalries in the Big Ten will determine who is in first place in the conference when the No. 14 Michigan State Spartans visit the No. 12 Michigan Wolverines on Friday night.

Our March Madness odds have both of these teams as contenders, with the Spartans listed at +4500 to win the national title, while the Wolverines at +5000 odds.

Michigan State vs Michigan Prediction Today

The Wolverines are the hotter team, and they’re playing at home in this one, which should be an advantage. Michigan State has put things back together after it dropped three of four earlier this month, but it is going to be a tall task to take down the Wolverines. Give us Michigan to come out on top in our college basketball predictions for Friday’s contest.

Michigan State vs Michigan How to Watch

• Game: Michigan State (21-5, 12-3 Big Ten) vs Michigan (20-5, 12-2)
• Date/Time: Friday, Feb. 21, 8:00 p.m. ET
• Location: Crisler Center, Ann Arbor, MI
• Michigan State vs Michigan Live Stream: Fubo TV

Get the latest Michigan State vs Michigan betting trends here.

Top 2 Michigan State vs Michigan Betting Picks

1. Michigan State ATS +3 (-115)

Now, we said Michigan would win this game, but looking at the spread and the Wolverines’ recent results, we are happy to take the Spartans when getting the points. Over Michigan’s current six-game winning streak, a four-point winning margin has been the biggest, and that was only once in the six games. Michigan is playing things tight, and Michigan State is never going to quit fighting against a heated rival under Tom Izzo.

UCLA played 6(!) different coverages and tried multiple defenders against Michigan’s 4-5 Pick & Roll with Danny Wolf and Vlad Goldin.

It didn’t matter — Michigan dissected all of them.

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— Eric Shapiro (@eric_shap) January 8, 2025

Again, this one will be tight, with Michigan coming out on top, but the Spartans are the way to bet online if you’re factoring in the point spread.

Bet On Michigan State +3 (-115) vs Michigan

2. Michigan State vs Michigan Under 152

If there’s one thing both of these teams have, it’s defense. Per the Michigan State vs Michigan stats, the Spartans are third in the Big Ten in scoring defense, allowing just 67.4 points per game. Michigan isn’t far behind, ranking eighth at 71.0 points per game.

While both teams rank among the Big Ten leaders in scoring offense, we see this game being a defensive struggle. Fast-break points are going to be hard to come by, which means your online sports betting should include a wager on the under in this one.

Bet On Michigan State vs Michigan Under 152

Michigan State vs Michigan Best Player Prop Bet

Michigan State G Jase Richardson Over 12.5 Points (-115)

Michigan State guard Jase Richardson may be the top freshman in the Big Ten, and he’s been playing even better of late. Since moving into the starting lineup four games ago, Richardson has averaged 16.3 points, including a 29-point outburst in a win over Oregon.

Richardson is the best at creating his own shot and is able to shoot from 3-point range or foray to the hoop for points. He’ll have another big game in this one when the Michigan State offense breaks down against the Michigan defense.

Take the freshman to go over his scoring total as one of your college basketball player props for another winning wager.

Bet on Jase Richardson Over 12.5 Points (-115)

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