Michigan State vs Indiana Picks and Predictions for Sunday, March 1, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Updated 03/01/2026, 07:32 PM ET
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Michigan State vs Indiana Information

The Michigan State Spartans will be on the road Sunday afternoon for a 3:45 PM match-up in Bloomington, IN, against the Indiana Hoosiers. Michigan State is ranked 13th in the nation with 23 wins and five losses on the year after winning four of the last five, including three in a row after a 2-point road victory against Purdue. The Indiana Hoosiers stay home Sunday with 17 wins and 11 losses, riding a three-game skid after a 4-point loss to Northwestern last time out. Stay in the news with our College Basketball Picks.

Michigan State Preview

The Michigan State offense is averaging 78.4 points on  40% from the floor this season. Defensively, Michigan State has been even better, holding opponents to 66.4 points per game this season and 64.3 over its last three wins. Jeremy Fears Jr. leads the Michigan State offense this season, having 14.9 points and 9.1 assists per game. Big man Jaxon Kohler is second on the team this season, averaging 12.1 points to go along with the team-leading 9.1 rebounds per game. Cohen Carr averages 11.6 points, and Carson Cooper is 4th on the team, averaging 10.5 points per game this year.

Indiana Preview

The Indiana offense has been solid all season, averaging 79.3 points on 47% shooting from the floor, but the Hoosiers have averaged only 61 points per game over their last three losses. Defensively, Indiana is allowing 72.1 points per game this season, but has given up an average of 78.6 points during its current three-game losing streak. Lamar Wilkerson leads the Indiana offense this season with 21 points per game. Tucker DeVries is second on the team with 13.6 points to go along with the team-leading 5.1 rebounds. Tayton Conerway is third on the team, averaging  10.3 points per game this season. Connor Enright averages 4.5 points to go along with the team-leading 4.7 assists per game.

Michigan State vs Indiana Prediction

Michigan State is the far better team in this matchup is playing great basketball coming into Sunday. Look for the Spartans to continue their winning ways in this game as they overwhelm Indiana from the opening minutes. Take the Spartans to extend their winning streak Sunday afternoon as they get the road win and cover against the Indiana Hoosiers. Final Score Prediction, Michigan State Spartans win and cover 76-63.

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