Spartan Avenue
Fansided

Michigan State basketball: Predicting the 2023 Big Ten Tournament

By Scott Tolonen

EAST LANSING, MI - MARCH 04: Tyson Walker #2 of the Michigan State Spartans during players introductions before a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Breslin Center on March 4, 2023 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI - MARCH 04: Tyson Walker #2 of the Michigan State Spartans during players introductions before a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Breslin Center on March 4, 2023 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
3 of 7
Next
Feb 14, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) defends as Penn State Nittany Lions guard/forward Myles Dread (2) holds the ball during the second half at Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State defeated Illinois 93-81. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 14, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) defends as Penn State Nittany Lions guard/forward Myles Dread (2) holds the ball during the second half at Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State defeated Illinois 93-81. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports /

Thursday evening games

  • Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Illinois Fighting Illini

This should be a good game as both teams are pretty middle of the back in terms of the Big Ten. The Nittany Lions have been hot of late and outside of their 2021 run, the Illini have not made it past the BTT quarterfinals under Brad Underwood.

Prediction: Penn State 66, Illinois 62

  • Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Maryland Terrapins

Maryland is not playing at home and that’s all you need to know.

Prediction: Minnesota 73, Maryland 66

Home/Spartans Basketball