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Michigan State Basketball: Game-by-game predictions for 2018-19

By Ryan Kay

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 03: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines during semifinals of the Big 10 Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 3, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 03: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines during semifinals of the Big 10 Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 3, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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EAST LANSING, MI – JANUARY 26: Joshua Langford #1 of the Michigan State Spartans drives to the basket while defended by Brevin Pritzl #1 of the Wisconsin Badgers at Breslin Center on January 26, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI – JANUARY 26: Joshua Langford #1 of the Michigan State Spartans drives to the basket while defended by Brevin Pritzl #1 of the Wisconsin Badgers at Breslin Center on January 26, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /

Feb. 9: vs. Minnesota

Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino continues to try and prove that the Gophers are ready to compete, and compete they do. However, it’s not enough as Xavier Tillman, Kenny Goins and Nick Ward’s physicality are too much for Minnesota to overcome.

Prediction: Victory for MSU (20-4, 11-2)

Feb. 12: at Wisconsin

On a Tuesday night as snow covers the ground outside the Kohl Center, this game as the perfect making for an upset. Wisconsin brings back a lot from last year’s team but Bo Ryan is not coming back to the Badger sidelines and Michigan State finds a way to grind out a win behind Cassius Winston’s triple-double performance.

Prediction: Victory for MSU (21-4, 12-2)

Feb. 17: vs. Ohio State

As the long grueling Big Ten season continues on, the margin of victory becomes smaller and smaller. However, Michigan State almost always comes to play and surprises many as they beat the Buckeyes by 20 points.

Prediction: Victory for MSU (22-4, 13-2)

Feb. 20: vs. Rutgers

The Scarlet Knights try to reclaim the magic they experience in East Lansing to no avail. Michigan State has an off night shooting the ball but wins by seven despite that.

Prediction: Victory for MSU (23-4, 14-2)

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