Published Jan 29, 6:46pm ET by
Keith McCarthy - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 29, 6:46pm ET
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Michigan and Michigan State face off on Friday night in a top-10 rivalry clash. The Wolverines are flying high off of a win against #5 Nebraska. They'll face another tough clash against the Spartans.
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| Michigan State Spartans | -110 |
| Michigan Wolverines | -100 |
Michigan improved to 19-1 following a massive win against #5 Nebraska on Tuesday. The victory marked another notable win for the team ranked #1 in a variety of metrics. Against the Spartans on the road, the Wolverines face what may be their toughest test of the season so far. Michigan had a balanced performance in Tuesday's win over Nebraska, with seven players scoring 7 or more points but none scoring more than 17.
Michigan State holds a three-way tie for first place in the Big-10 with Michigan and Nebraska. A win in this game would improve their conference record to 10-1 and keep them locked into that top spot. The Spartans have won 19 of 21 games to start the season, falling only in close margin defeats to top-5 Nebraska and Duke. They'll be aiming to get into the win column against a top-5 rival in this one, facing a challenge even at home.
This top-10 rivalry clash between the Wolverines and Spartans is bound to be a well-contested clash. Expect this one to come down to the wire with either team capable of pulling away late. Michigan State has a notable advantage playing on their home court, but they also fall short of Michigan in many performance metrics. In past ranked tests, the Wolverines have looked nearly unbeatable. I see them winning a close one.
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Michigan Wolverines (-100)
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