Michigan State (+1.5) vs Kentucky - 2:05pm Pacific - Game #711-712

The Spartans took care of business nicely in first two rounds and proved they are a legitimate contender with convincing win over #1 seeded Duke on Friday.  Michigan State is another Big 10 team that undeservedly flew under the radar before the tournament.  They are 25-6 and went 13-3 in Big 10 play.  The Big 10 accounts for 3 of the 6 remaining teams in the tournament.  MSU head coach Tom Izzo has won 78.6% of his NCAA tournament games which is tied for best all time with Coach K.  I feel the frontcourts are about even with these two teams but I like the way Michigan State's big and athletic guards matchup with the Wildcat backcourt that is a bit undersized.  The Spartans are deep and as experienced as anyone.  Their entire starting 5 from last season returned, they go 9 deep, and feature 4 seniors and 3 juniors in the rotation.  The Spartans have the talent and the intangibles to advance to the final four.

 

Official Play:  Michigan State +1.5  1 UNIT