Michigan State vs Michigan Prediction 3/8/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Michigan State vs Michigan prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, March 8th at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview

The Michigan State Spartans are 25-5 (15-4) this year after they defeated Rutgers by a score of 91-87 in their last game. Michigan State led 31-30 at halftime and they scored 60 points in the second half to get the win. The Spartans shot 58% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 83% on free throws in the game. Coen Carr led MSU with 21 points and six rebounds, while Jeremy Fears Jr added 21 points and eight assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Michigan State defeated Indiana by a score of 77-64 and Purdue by a score of 76-74. The Spartans have scored 78.7 points per game with 40.3 rebounds and 18.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.0 points against per game this season. Jeremy Fears Jr is averaging 15.3 points and 9.1 assists per game, while Jaxon Kohler is averaging 12.5 points and 9.1 rebounds per game for the Spartans. Michigan State is shooting 47.2% from the field, 76.1% on free throws, and 35.6% on three pointers this year. 

Michigan Wolverines Betting Preview

The Michigan Wolverines are 28-2 (18-1) this season after they defeated Iowa by a score of 71-68 in their last game. Michigan was tied at 30 at the half, but they scored 41 points in the second half to escape with the win. The Wolverines shot 53% from the field, 50% on three pointers, and 77% on free throws in the game. Yaxel Lendeborg led Michigan with 16 points and eight rebounds, while Morez Johnson Jr also added 16 points and eight rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Michigan defeated Illinois by a score of 84-70 and Minnesota by a score of 77-67. The Wolverines have scored 88.4 points per game with 40.6 rebounds and 19.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 68.7 points against per game this season. Yaxel Lendeborg is averaging 14.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game, while Morez Johnson Jr is averaging 13.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game for the Wolverines. Michigan is shooting 51.1% from the field, 73.9% on free throws, and 36.2% on three pointers this season. 

Michigan State vs Michigan Prediction 

Michigan comes into this matchup with an 18-1 record in Big Ten play and they have locked up the regular season Big Ten Title. The Wolverines are shooting 51% from the field and they have allowed fewer than 70 points in three of their last four games. Michigan State is 15-4 in Big Ten play and they are on a lengthy winning streak. The Spartans are shooting 47% from the field and they have had some close calls in three of their last five games. I do think Michigan will get the win, but this is a lot of points to lay, especially with Cason out. Take MSU to cover here.

David Racey's Pick: Michigan State +9.5