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(NCAAB) Michigan State vs. Duke,
Point Spread: 2.50 | -115.00 Michigan State (Away)
Result: Loss
The Spartans have far much more experience, and arguably a better frontcourt. Michigan State's going to provide much tougher resistance in the paint with scoring and rebounding. Plus, MSU fans should show up in droves at the United Center. When we talk about Tom Izzo, we talk about defense and rebounding plus Final Four appearances. Izzo has his most talented team ever with Miles Bridges, Joshua Langford, Nick Ward, Cassius Winston and freshman Jaren Jackson, who was a McDonald's All-American. Duke has six freshmen among its top nine players and very young besides Grayson Allen. I'll take the more experienced team that works on rebounding and defense with the Michigan St Spartans.