No. 8 Michigan State Prepares for Rematch Against No. 1 Purdue in NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals in Minneapolis

Game outlook

No. 8 Michigan State is set to face off against No. 1 Purdue in a highly anticipated matchup on Friday at 12pmET at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Mn. The winner of this game will move on to the semifinals on Saturday at 12pmET to take on either No. 4 Northwestern or the winner of No. 12 Maryland/No. 5 Wisconsin. Purdue previously defeated Michigan State on March 2nd with a score of 80-74 as a 10-point favorite. Purdue is currently favored to win with an opening line of -6, which has since shifted to Purdue -7.25.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Spartans +240 | Boilermakers -290

Spread: Spartans +7.25 (-110) | Boilermakers -7.25 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 143 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Purdue will win straight-up is 74%.

Michigan St. Spartans

Michigan State's victory over Minnesota in the second round has solidified their position, with Joe Lunardi even ranking them as a 10th seed in his latest Bracketology report. A.J. Hoggard and Tyson Walker led the Spartans to victory, scoring 17 and 15 points respectively. The team's overall performance this season has been impressive, with strong offensive and defensive efficiency rankings. However, they may face a challenge on the boards against Purdue, who rank 2nd in the nation in rebound rate. Michigan State's offensive statistics show solid field goal and three-point shooting percentages, while their defense has been strong, limiting opponents to a low shooting percentage. Overall, the Spartans appear to be in good shape heading into their upcoming games. The pass 👀 The slam 😤 pic.twitter.com/uCBsfFOsyT