Michigan State vs Wisconsin Prediction 3/2/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Michigan State vs Wisconsin prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, March 2nd at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview

The Michigan State Spartans are 23-5 (14-3) this year after they defeated Maryland by a score of 58-55 in their last game. Michigan State trailed 23-21 at halftime, but they scored 37 points in the second half and won on a last second shot from half court. The Spartans shot 33.8% from the field, 26.7% on three pointers, and 83.3% on free throws in the game. Jase Richardson led Michigan State with 15 points and eight rebounds, while Tre Holloman added nine points and three assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Spartans defeated Michigan by a score of 75-62 and Purdue by a score of 75-66. Michigan State has won four games in a row and they are currently first in the Big Ten standings with a 14-3 record. Michigan State has scored 78.2 points per game and they have allowed 66.8 points against per game, while also averaging 39.8 rebounds and 17.1 assists per game this season. Jaden Akins is averaging 12.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Jase Richardson is averaging 11.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game this year. Michigan State is shooting 46.5% from the field, 80% on free throws, and 29.5% on three pointers this season. 

Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview

The Wisconsin Badgers are 22-6 (12-5) this season after they defeated Washington by a score of 88-62 in their last game. Wisconsin led 43-28 at halftime and added 45 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Badgers shot 51.6% from the field, 33.3% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. John Blackwell led Wisconsin with 24 points and 10 rebounds, while John Tonje added 13 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Badgers lost to Oregon by a score of 77-73, but did beat Illinois by a score of 95-74 before that. Wisconsin has won six of their last seven games and they are currently third in the Big Ten standings with a 12-5 record. Wisconsin has scored 81.9 points per game and they have allowed 70.5 points against per game, while also averaging 36.1 rebounds and 14.9 assists per game this season. John Tonje is averaging 19.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while John Blackwell is averaging 15.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game this year. Wisconsin is shooting 47% from the field, 83.3% on free throws, and 36.2% on three pointers this season. 

Why Michigan State will beat Wisconsin

• Michigan State has won each of its last 16 games at Jack Breslin Student Events Center when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Wisconsin has lost 11 of its last 14 day games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Wisconsin’s last nine games.

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Michigan State vs Wisconsin Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup at the top of the Big Ten standings, but Michigan State has the better conference record and they will be at home. The Spartans have won four games in a row and they are coming off of a very dramatic win over Maryland. MSU has played some very tight defense during this winning streak, as they have allowed 66 points or fewer in all four of those wins. Wisconsin has won six of their last seven games and they have scored at least 88 points in three of their last four. The Badgers are the slightly better shooting team and they are 5-2 in their last seven road games. This should be a great matchup, but Izzo has the Spartans playing at an elite level and they have so much depth. Take MSU here.