Michigan State Basketball: 3 bold predictions for crucial battle at No. 25 Iowa

Michigan State basketball is facing an important road battle with No. 25 Iowa on Tuesday night. Let’s get bold ahead of this one.

After improving to 17-4 with a tough road win at Maryland, it looked like Michigan State basketball had figured it out following two losses in three games to Northwestern and Illinois. The Spartans have since lost 4-of-5 games and now sit at 18-8 on the year.

Something needs to change — and fast.

The Spartans have a major opportunity to pick up some momentum on Tuesday night with a road battle at No. 25 Iowa. This would give them an important Quad 1 win to add to that resume and end a massive slump before March Madness begins.

Let’s get bold ahead of this important matchup.

3. Spartans dominate on the glass

Toughness has been an issue for this Michigan State team for weeks and that’s led to some poor rebounding performance, especially when it comes to the offensive glass of opponents.

Second-chance points have been piling up against the Spartans and it has a lot to do with a lack of toughness on the glass which will change on Tuesday. Michigan State’s inconsistent play will continue, showing some intensity on the glass after a poor showing against Illinois.

Michigan State will limit Iowa’s second-chance points with just a few offensive boards surrendered. Tom Izzo wants his guys to toughen up and I think this will be the perfect test.

The Spartans will win the battle of the glass by 8-10 and really put the Hawkeyes in a tough position without many second-chance points.