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Michigan State Basketball: 5 bold predictions for 2018 Big Ten Tournament

By Connor Muldowney

EAST LANSING, MI - FEBRUARY 20: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans gives instructions to his teammates during a game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Breslin Center on February 20, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI - FEBRUARY 20: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans gives instructions to his teammates during a game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Breslin Center on February 20, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /
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EAST LANSING, MI – FEBRUARY 20: Miles Bridges #22 of the Michigan State Spartans walks on the court prior to the start of the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at the Breslin Center on February 20, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI – FEBRUARY 20: Miles Bridges #22 of the Michigan State Spartans walks on the court prior to the start of the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at the Breslin Center on February 20, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /

4. Miles Bridges will average over 20 points per game

Although he’s had a rough past four games, scoring more than 10 points just once, Miles Bridges is going to respond in tourney time. The sophomore All-Big Ten honoree hasn’t quite lived up to lofty expectations this season, but he’s going to respond when it matters most.

The recent allegations regarding his mother, $400 and a free meal have seemingly gotten to his head, but he’s not openly showing it. He’s a strong-minded kid with a good head on his shoulders, but there are breaking points for anyone. During this rough stretch, he’s shooting just 10-of-39 while averaging just over eight points per game.

Bridges is going to shake it off and put up a strong showing in the Big Ten Tournament, averaging over 20 points per game. Him and Cassius Winston are going to combine for a deadly one-two combination and the Spartans will truck to the tourney final on Sunday.

The sophomore wing with also put up 7.5 rebounds and a couple assists per game during the stretch while shooting over 50 percent from the floor and 43 percent from long range. We will see a more aggressive Miles.

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