Michigan vs. Michigan State Best Bets – Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

A cannot-miss Big Ten showdown is on the horizon when the 14th-ranked Michigan State Spartans (21-5) head to the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan to take on the 12th-ranked Michigan Wolverines (20-5) on Friday, February 21 at 8:00 PM ET. The Wolverines are slight favorites with a point spread at -3.5 (-110) at MyBookie.

Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview

The Spartans have won their last two games and are 3-2 in their last five overall. Their most recent success was a 75-66 performance over the 13th-ranked Purdue Boilermakers.

Michigan State had just a two point lead after the first half of action. But in the second, they came alive offensively with 42 points and still held it down defensively. Jade Richardson led with 12 points on 50.0 percent shooting from the field.

Purdue made 51.1 percent of their shots and 37.5 percent from beyond the arc. The Spartans were much better from the field overall at 58.3 percent, but their three point shooting was off at 30.8 percent. The Spartans were also dominant in fast break points with 21 to seven for the Boilermakers.

The Spartans are averaging 79.1 points a game and are connecting on 47.0 percent of their field goals. Their defense has been great at holding opponents to 67.4 points each matchup. This spread is appealing, but they face a tough upcoming showdown that will challenge that margin.

Michigan Wolverines Betting Preview

The Wolverines have won their last six games and have a tremendous opportunity to knock off a fellow high ranking opponent. During these last six wins, they have won by a margin of four points or less. Their latest win was an 86-83 outing against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Michigan had a five point lead going into the half, but nearly lost that in the second when the Buckeyes out scored them 44-42. Thankfully for them, Vladislav Goldin led with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and a pivotal put back with 52 seconds remaining in the game.

They shot 48.5 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from deep. Defensively they allowed the Buckeyes to make 45.9 percent of their shot and 36.0 percent from deep.

The Wolverines put up 81.6 points a game and are making 49.0 percent of their shot attempts. On the other end, they have allowed opposing teams to average 71.0 points each matchup.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie provides you with the latest Michigan State Spartans vs. Michigan Wolverines betting odds, favoring the Wolverines by 3.5 points. The Wolverines have a slight edge at home, with market analysis suggesting they have a 56.7 percent chance of winning. The Wolverines have been close to this spread over their last handful of wins, so look for them to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Michigan Wolverines -3.5 (-110)