Published Feb 26, 12:20pm ET by
Gabriel Kozlow - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 26, 12:20pm ET
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Updated Feb 26, 12:20pm ET
Mackey Arena will host an intense matchup between the Michigan State Spartans and the Purdue Boilermakers. These are two top-15 teams looking to make a statement as they try to improve their March Madness odds and seeding.
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| PURDUE BOILERMAKERS | -5.5 (-105) |
| MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS | +5.5 (-105) |
Michigan State has been building up a very respectable season so far, behind solid offense as defense. They have the exact same record as their rivals at 22-5, so this is a huge game for both teams. They are also 12-4 in the Big Ten, a very difficult conference to play in.
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Jeremy Fears has been their forefront chess piece, acting as their offensive engine at 15 PPG and 9.2 ASP. Other key players that need to perform against Purdue are Jaxon Kohler, Coen Carr and Carson Cooper.
The Purdue Boilermakers are 22-5 overall and 12-4 in the Big Ten, exactly the same as the Spartans. However, the home court difference will be a factor, as Mackey Arena hasn't seen a loss in their last 7 games.
The importance of this game has huge repercussions on their March Madness odds and bracket seeding, as Purdue is currently being slotted at #2 in the committee's preview. A loss against Michigan State might change that up a bit.
This game can go either way, but the reality is that Purdue is a tough environment to play in. The Boilermakers are favorites at -5.5 with an over/under of 139.5. The Moneyline is Purdue -295 and +235 for the Spartans.
We feel that the difference maker this game will come through the home court advantage. Purdue has been on a roll against the Spartans lately, so our pick is for Purdue -5.5.
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Pick
Purdue Boilermakers -5.5
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