Michigan State vs. Wisconsin Prediction, Picks & Odds: College Basketball Picks Tonight (Feb. 13)
Both teams enter Madison following emotional overtime wins against top-10 Illinois, but my Michigan State vs. Wisconsin prediction expects a letdown for the Badgers. While Wisconsin knocked off the Illini on the road Tuesday, the No. 10 Spartans have had nearly a week to rest since their own overtime thriller.
Michigan State is a 1.5-point betting favorite for tonight's 8 p.m. ET (FOX) tip from the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisc., in the headliner for our Friday the 13th college basketball predictions.
🏀 Michigan State vs. Wisconsin predictions
See our experts' college basketball picks based on the latest college basketball odds.
| Prediction | Best odds | Confidence | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State -1.5 | -122 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 1u |
| Under 147.5 | -110 via Caesars | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 1u |
| Jeremy Fears Jr. 10+ assists | +235 via bet365 | ⭐⭐⭐ | 0.5u |
💰 Michigan State vs. Wisconsin best bet: Michigan State -1.5 (-122)
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Michigan State hasn't played in nearly a week and should come out swarming Wisconsin. The Spartans have a defense that's ranked No. 4 in the country in adjusted efficiency and an All-American candidate leading the offense (Jeremy Fears Jr.).
Wisconsin, on the other hand, has played two OT road games over the last week, and its defense ranks outside the top 50 nationally. It's allowing the fourth-most PPG in Big Ten play (79.3).
The Badgers are 0-3 ATS against ranked opponents favored by fewer than six points, and MSU is 8-5 ATS in Big Ten games.
Score prediction: Michigan State 74, Wisconsin 70
🔥 Best Michigan State vs. Wisconsin player prop: Jeremy Fears Jr. 10+ assists (+235)
There's plenty of buzz around Fears, both good and bad. But there's no denying he's among the best players in college basketball - he's ranked as the No. 4 player in the country by BPR.
Fears's passing prowess is the X-factor for the Spartans, with the sophomore leading the country in APG (9.1). He's been at his best as a passer as of late, too, averaging 11.8 dimes per game over his last five outings.
Wisconsin is allowing 14.2 APG in Big Ten play, and Fears has hit double-digit apples 10 times this season, including four times in the last month.
📊 Live Michigan State vs. Wisconsin odds
📈 Michigan State vs. Wisconsin betting trends
| Michigan State | Statistic | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| 20-4 | W-L record | 17-7 |
| 13-11 | ATS record | 13-11 |
| 9-15 | O/U record | 14-10 |
| 3-2 | Last 5 games | 3-2 |
📺 How to watch Michigan State vs. Wisconsin
- Date: Friday, Feb. 13
- Tipoff: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Kohl Center (Madison, Wis.)
- TV: FOX
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