Nebraska vs. Michigan State: How to watch, odds, predictions from ESPN, KenPom
Nebraska will continue Big Ten play against Michigan State on Tuesday evening. Even though it’s still relatively early in the season, this is a key game for each team. Here is how to watch the game, along with predictions from BPI and KenPom.
How to watch Nebraska vs. Michigan State
Tip-off: 6 P.M. EST
Location: Breslin Center, East Lansing, Michigan
Channel: Big Ten Network
Vegas odds
Michigan State is a 6.5-point favorite on Tuesday, according to VegasInsider. The over-under is set at 132.5 points.
ESPN BPI prediction
Predicted winner: Michigan State
Predicted point differential: 6.7
Win probability (for MSU): 75.3%
Matchup quality: 69.5
ESPN’s College Basketball Power Index, or BPI, is an analytical tool that is used to predict outcomes in games and over the course of a season while measuring a team’s strength. ESPN’s BPI has this game ranked as the ninth-best game of the day, in terms of matchup quality.
KenPom prediction
Predicted final score: Michigan State 66 Nebraska 60
Win probability (for MSU): 71%
KenPom is another analytical tool that is used in college basketball. KenPom agrees with ESPN’s BPI, predicting Michigan State will win the game by about six points.
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More on Nebraska vs Michigan State
Nebraska comes into the game at 8-6 on the season and 1-2 in Big Ten play. The Cornhuskers need a win to get going as conference play heats up. That won’t be easy, though, as they’re traveling to play Tom Izzo and his Michigan State Spartans at their home court. This season, the Spartans are 9-4 and 1-1 in Big Ten play.
Both teams are coming into the game on winning streaks. The Cornhuskers have won two in a row, including over Iowa. Meanwhile, the Spartans’ winning streak started with Penn State, before they took on three out-of-conference opponents.
The key to this game will likely be how consistent Michigan State is on offense. Nebraska plays tough defense while the Spartans are liable to go cold at times. If the Spartans can avoid that, they should be in good shape as a home favorite.