Michigan vs Michigan State Prediction 2/21/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Michigan vs Michigan State Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday,  February 21st, at the Crisler Center. Let’s take a look at a Michigan Wolverines vs Michigan State Spartans pick. 

This is the first meeting between the two teams this season. 

Michigan Keeps Winning

Michigan keeps winning games, and they have all kinds of confidence right now. Two games ago against Purdue, they picked up a 75-73 victory, and in the last game against the Ohio State Buckeyes, they were able to pick up an 86-83 win. They were up 44-39 at halftime and never looked back on the way to victory. Vladislav Goldin had a strong game, putting up 20 points, nine rebounds, and one assist. There were three different players that ended up putting up at least 11 points. 

Michigan, overall, sits with a 20-5 record, and they have gone 12-13 against the spread. Michigan averages 81.6 points, while their defense gives up 71 points per game. The offense is ranked 28th in the league, while the defense is ranked 163rd in the league. Michigan, straight up at home this season, has gone 12-0. They are shooting 49.04 percent from the field, which is 15th in the league. Vladislav Goldin has been the top player for Michigan, averaging 15.7 points while shooting 64 percent from the field and 45 percent from behind the three-point line. It’s hard to imagine where this team would be without Goldin this year, but I can’t imagine it would be all that pretty. 

Why Michigan Will Beat Michigan State

• Michigan has won each of its last eight night games at Crisler Center.
• Michigan State has lost four of its last five games at Crisler Center.
• Michigan has won the first half in four of its last five games against the Big Ten Conference.

Michigan State Looks for Third Straight Win

Michigan State is playing well right now, and they have won two games in a row. Two games ago against Illinois, Michigan State secured the 79-65 victory, and in the last game against Purdue, they secured the 75-66 victory. In the second half, they scored 42 points, and finishing games strong has been a big reason for the success this year. It was a balanced attack, with four different players putting up at least 10 points. Jase Richardson had a strong game, putting up 12 points, three assists, and one rebound. 

Michigan State has a 21-5 record overall, and they have gone 16-9-1 against the spread. Michigan State averages 79.1 points, while their defense gives up 67.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 62nd in the league, while the defense is ranked 58th in the league. Jaden Akins has been the top player for Michigan this season, averaging 13.1 points while shooting 41.8 percent from the field and 28.6 percent from behind the three-point line. If he could even improve the three-point shooting by just a couple of percentage points, this team would be even more dangerous.  Michigan State is still probably not getting talked about enough, but this classic Tom Izzo team could make a deep run in March. 

Total Point Facts

• Seven of Michigan State’s last eight night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
• Four of Michigan’s last five night games against Conference opponents at Crisler Center have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.

Michigan vs Michigan State Prediction

I am not betting against Michigan at home. Michigan at home this season has gone 12-0 straight up, and they will find success here. Michigan State is a strong offensive team, but Michigan averages 81.6 points per game, and they will have no issue running up the score here. Goldin is playing confidently right now, and he will be a mismatch here. This Michigan squad is just too deep, especially at home.  No matter the pace at which this game is played, Michigan will make the baskets late to come out on top like they have done all season in front of their home fans. It might be a sweat, and they might only win by six, but that will be enough to cash the tickets. Back Michigan to win this game and cover the spread.