Michigan State basketball: 3 bold predictions vs. Buffalo

Michigan State basketball: 3 bold predictions vs. Buffalo in non-conference finale

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 21: Tyson Walker #2 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts after making a basket during the second half of a college basketball game against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Breslin Center on December 21, 2022 in East Lansing, Michigan. The Michigan State Spartans won the game 67-54 over the Oakland Golden Grizzlies. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images) /

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EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 21: Head Basketball Coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans reacts during the first half of a college basketball game against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Breslin Center on December 21, 2022 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images) /

1. Michigan State covers the spread

Michigan State is just 5-7 against the spread this season which is obviously disappointing and I’d be lying if I said I haven’t gotten burned by this team blowing huge leads to win tight games. Spreads have been fumbled by the Spartans all year long.

Not on Friday evening.

Malik Hall is back, Jaden Akins is heating up, Joey Hauser is playing really well, Tyson Walker is about to go off, and Mady Sissoko is coming off his best game in weeks. Michigan State is going to finally roll to a solid victory after struggling to put teams away all season long — and, yes, that does include Oakland.

The spread for this game is 16 points in favor of Michigan State and I can see the Spartans covering that spread and winning by about 20.

Buffalo has had two true road games this season and it’s lost by an average of 19 points. Michigan State at full strength is one of the better teams in the country.

I’m going with a 76-56 win.

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