Michigan State Basketball: 5 bold predictions vs. Houston Baptist
1. Biggest win, in terms of margin, of the season
Believe it or not, the Spartans don’t have many 30-point blowouts this season. They have taken care of the cupcakes on their schedule, but a lot of those victories have been by 20-25 points. That’s what you call consistency, but Tom Izzo wants one of those games where he can play Conner George for 10-plus minutes.
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It’s time to get the walk-ons some playing time. Michigan State is going to lead by 20 at the half and just extend that advantage in the final 20 minutes. The Spartans are going to catch fire from 3-point range and feed the post early and often.
This will be the biggest blowout of the season for Michigan State as it’ll win 93-58 and it might just set the tone for the next three games against inferior opponents as well. The 35-point win will be a confidence-booster for guys off the bench as well. Xavier Tillman will see 10-plus minutes and score 10 points and grab five rebounds.
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When that bench is clicking, Michigan State is a tough team to beat. The Spartans are already elite, but with an improved bench, they’re that much scarier. The bench will score 20-plus and Michigan State wins big.