The Michigan State Spartans have lost two games in a row, and with five of the following six games against ranked opponents, they can't afford to lay an egg in this one. The Spartans beat Michigan back when the Wolverines were 12th in the country and still playing pretty well. Now Michigan has lost five of their last seven games and is slowly playing themselves out of the NCAA Tournament. Michigan State is a much better offensive and defensive team than Michigan is. The Spartans have an average scoring margin of +13.1, and their last eight wins have all been by double digits. Lets go with the team who has the best player on the court and better coach with Michigan State.