Michigan State Basketball: 3 bold predictions for sneaky Michigan game

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - MARCH 04: Head coach Juwan Howard of the Michigan Wolverines shakes hands with head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans after a 69-50 Michigan win at Crisler Arena on March 04, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

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MSU’s Malik Hall dunks against High Point Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021 at the Breslin Center.Md7 1151 /

2. Michigan State has at least five double-digit scorers

Michigan State’s balance and Michigan’s sudden lack of depth because of some COVID-19 issues will lead to at least five Spartans scoring in double figures.

The Spartans have scorers up and down the roster and every single player who sees the floor consistently has the ability to score 10-plus points on any given night. Against Michigan, five guys will step up and put up at least 10 points on the rival Wolverines.

Gabe Brown and Max Christie will be locks to break the 10-point plateau and both of them will lead the way for the Spartans. Who else will finish with 10-plus? Marcus Bingham Jr. will finish with close to a double-double, scoring 11, Malik Hall will score in double figures off the bench, and I think Tyson Walker will have a big game against Devante’ Jones.

With five-plus guys scoring in double figures and others like Joey Hauser, Julius Marble, AJ Hoggard, and Jaden Akins all chipping in, the offense shouldn’t have a ton of issues.

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