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EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 4: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Breslin Center on January 4, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

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Michigan State Basketball: Score predictions vs. Maryland in Week 12

Michigan State Basketball: Preview, prediction vs. Maryland in Week 12

EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 4: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans looks on during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Breslin Center on January 4, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

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CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 22: Xavier Tillman #23 of the Michigan State Spartans looks for a call during the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center on January 22, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Staff score predictions vs. Wisconsin in Week 12

EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 19: Miles Bridges drives to the basket while defended by Collin Hartman #30 of the Indiana Hoosiers at Breslin Center on January 19, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Preview, prediction vs. Wisconsin in Week 12

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 22: Miles Bridges #22 talks with Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans late in the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center on January 22, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Report card for 87-74 road win over Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 22: Miles Bridges #22 of the Michigan State Spartans dunks the ball against Leron Black #12 of the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center on January 22, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: 5 takeaways from sloppy win over Illinois

EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 19: Lourawls Nairn Jr. #11 of the Michigan State Spartans brings the ball up court during a game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Breslin Center on January 19, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Staff score predictions vs. Illinois in Week 12

EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 19: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans drives to the basket while defended by Devonte Green #11 of the Indiana Hoosiers at Breslin Center on January 19, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: 5 bold predictions vs. Illinois in Week 12

EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 19: Matt McQuaid #20 of the Michigan State Spartans shoots the ball over Devonte Green #11 of the Indiana Hoosiers at Breslin Center on January 19, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Preview, prediction vs. Illinois in Week 12

EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 19: Nick Ward #44 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates his made basket late in the second half during a game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Breslin Center on January 19, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: 5 takeaways from Indiana blowout in Week 11

EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 19: Miles Bridges drives to the basket while defended by Collin Hartman #30 of the Indiana Hoosiers at Breslin Center on January 19, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Miles Bridges returns to form in Indiana blowout

EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 23: Matt Costello #10 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates late in the second half against the Maryland Terrapins. Michigan State Spartans defeated Maryland Terrapins 74- 65 at the Breslin Center on January 23, 2016 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

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EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 10: Michigan State Spartans Matt McQuaid #20, Lourawls Nairn Jr. #1, Jaren Jackson Jr. #2 and Cassius Winston #5 looks on during the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Breslin Center on January 10, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: 5 bold predictions vs. Indiana in Week 11

BLOOMINGTON, IN - JANUARY 21: Nick Ward #44 of the Michigan State Spartans attempts a shot in the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Assembly Hall on January 21, 2017 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Staff score predictions vs. Indiana in Week 11

BLOOMINGTON, IN - JANUARY 21: Miles Bridges #22 of the Michigan State Spartans handles the ball while being guarded by Robert Johnson #4 of the Indiana Hoosiers in the first half at Assembly Hall on January 21, 2017 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Preview, prediction vs. Indiana in Week 11

EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 13: Head coach Tom Izzo, Associate Head Coach Dwayne Stephens and Assistant Coach Dane Fife of the Michigan State Spartans looks on during the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Breslin Center on January 13, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: 5 reasons not to panic after Michigan loss

EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 13: Miles Bridges #22 of the Michigan State Spartans drives to the basket while defended by Charles Matthews #1 of the Michigan Wolverines at Breslin Center on January 13, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: 5 takeaways from rivalry loss to Michigan

EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 4: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans rects during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Breslin Center on January 4, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State basketball has some major issues to fix after Michigan loss

EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 13: Miles Bridges #22 of the Michigan State Spartans handles the ball while defended by Jordan Poole #2 of the Michigan Wolverines at Breslin Center on January 13, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Do Spartans have toughness to contend?

EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 4: Nick Ward #44 and Jaren Jackson Jr. #2 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrate from the bench during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Breslin Center on January 4, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: 5 reasons the Spartans will beat Michigan in Week 10

EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 10: Nick Ward #44 of the Michigan State Spartans dunks the ball during a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Breslin Center on January 10, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Staff score predictions vs. Michigan in Week 10

EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 10: Nick Ward #44 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts to a call during a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Breslin Center on January 10, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: 5 bold predictions vs. Michigan in Week 10

EAST LANSING, MI - DECEMBER 18: Miles Bridges #22 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts during the game against the Houston Baptist Huskies at the Jack T. Breslin Student Events Center on December 18, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Preview, prediction vs. Michigan in Week 10

EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 4: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Breslin Center on January 4, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Signs from Spartans’ return to Big Ten play

EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 10: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans looks on during a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Breslin Center on January 10, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: 5 takeaways from overtime win over Rutgers