No. 12 Michigan State hosts No. 19 Illinois on Sunday on CBS in a matchup of two of the top contenders to win the Big Ten. Michigan State entered the weekend as the lone team from

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MSU, which is ranked No. 12 in the USA Today Coaches Poll, is coming off a 90-85 victory over Penn State on Jan. 15 in East Lansing. Illinois (13-4, 5-2 Big Ten) is ranked No. 20 in the Coaches Poll and is coming off a 94-69 win over Indiana in its most recent game on Jan. 11.

Here are three bold predictions to keep an eye out for in the Illini-Spartans game: 1. Illinois will be outrebounded. The Illini might have a bit more size and a higher rebounding

A look at Michigan State's basketball game Sunday against Illinois – including matchup analysis, how to watch, the betting line, and a prediction.

No. 12 Michigan State is preparing for a huge matchup with No. 19 Illinois. Junior forward Jaxon Kohler is going to be key.

It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with an Illinois-Michigan State prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Illinois-Michigan State. There is plenty of Big Ten college hoops on Sunday’s generally light slate.