Michigan State vs Michigan Picks and Prediction – 2/22/2025

On Friday, the 14th ranked Michigan State Spartans (21-5) face off against the 12th ranked Michigan Wolverines (20-5) at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Michigan comes into this matchup on a six-game winning streak. In a thrilling 86-83 victory over Ohio State, Vladislav Goldin stood out as the top performer for the Michigan Wolverines, contributing an impressive 20 points. This season, Goldin has been a key offensive player for Michigan, leading the team with an average of 15.7 points per game. Following him is Danny Wolf, the team's second-highest scorer, who has been averaging 12.9 points per game. Wolf is also a crucial presence under the basket, dominating the boards with an average of 10 rebounds per game. When it comes to facilitating play, Tre Donaldson has been instrumental, topping the assists chart for the Wolverines with an average of 4 assists per game. Over their last five matchups, Michigan has averaged 75.4 points. As they aim for their seventh consecutive win, they strive to maintain their position at the top of the Big Ten Conference standings. Throughout the season, the Wolverines have been impressive offensively, with a solid average of 81.6 points per game.

Michigan State enters this game on a two-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games. In a recent victory over Purdue, where Michigan State triumphed with a score of 75-66, Jase Richardson contributed 12 points for the Spartans. This season, Jaden Akins has been Michigan State's top scorer, maintaining an average of 13.1 points per game. Jase Richardson follows closely as the team's second-leading scorer, with an average of 10.4 points per game. Jaxon Kohler has been dominant in rebounds, leading the team with an average of 7.7 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Jeremy Fears Jr. has been the Spartans' key facilitator, averaging 6 assists per game. In their last five matchups, Michigan State has managed to score an average of 73.6 points. As they gear up for a crucial conference showdown on the road against their rivals in Ann Arbor, Michigan State is aiming for their third consecutive victory. Overall, the team has been impressive on offense, averaging 79.1 points per game this season.

Michigan is determined to maintain their perfect home record, but they will be put to the test as their in-state rivals arrive with the intention of ending this streak. Michigan State, boasting an impressive track record of winning five out of their last seven away games, is eager to secure a significant conference triumph. Such a victory would not only boost their momentum but also catapult them past Michigan to take the top spot in the Big Ten Conference standings. Look for this showdown to come down to the wire. Final Score Prediction, Michigan Wolverines win but fail to cover, 74-73.