Michigan State Basketball: 5 bold predictions vs. Indiana in Week 11

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EAST LANSING, MI – JANUARY 10: Michigan State Spartans Matt McQuaid #20, Lourawls Nairn Jr. #1, Jaren Jackson Jr. #2 and Cassius Winston #5 looks on during the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Breslin Center on January 10, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /

1. Offense gets back to normal

After scoring 85 points in seven straight games, Michigan State has gone three straight games without reaching 80 and has only scored more than 75 points once in an overtime win over Rutgers. The Spartans desperately needs to get back on track offensively, and they will.

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It will all start with improved ball movement. The Spartans’ main problem over the past three games has been the lack of solid ball movement, averaging just 15 assists per game which is far below their season average of 21. They will figure out the assist-to-turnover ratio, starting with Cassius Winston, and that will lead to more easy baskets and a better flow on offense.

Moreover, Nick Ward will finally beat double-teams with either quick moves toward the basket or quick passes to an open teammate. He’s not going to fall victim to the double-team all season long.

Michigan State will shoot over 50 percent from the floor for the first time since the win over Maryland and over 45 percent from 3-point range. This will be one of those feel-good games and it will end the miniature slump the Spartans have been in.

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Don’t worry, Spartan fans, these slumps happen every year. Michigan State wins by at least 10.

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