Only one more half remains between Michigan State and the victory they were expected to achieve this afternoon. They have taken a quick 41 - 31 lead against Nebraska. Michigan State entered this match with added motivation after their previous loss against Nebraska. Now, we'll see if they can turn the tables or if it will be more of the same.

The Battle for Victory - Michigan State vs. Nebraska

Current Records and Team Stats

Nebraska Cornhuskers and Michigan State Spartans are gearing up for an intense showdown. Nebraska comes into this game with a 6 - 1 record, while Michigan State has a 7 - 2 record. Nebraska is preparing for their first Big Ten matchup of the season on Saturday. In their previous game, they blew past North Florida with a 103 - 72 victory, marking their third straight win. Connor Essegian was a key player, going 6 for 8 from beyond the arc and scoring 22 points along with two steals. Juwan Gary also made a difference, going 7 for 12 and scoring 18 points along with five rebounds and two blocks. Nebraska finished the game with 22 assists, easily outclassing North Florida which had only 13.Meanwhile, Michigan State won against Minnesota on Wednesday with a 90 - 72 victory, achieving back - to - back wins. Jaxon Kohler was the offensive standout, dropping a double - double with 11 points and 11 rebounds and a 75% field goal percentage. Jeremy Fears Jr. was another key player, scoring ten points along with five assists.

Rebounding Battle

Rebounding is likely to play a crucial role in this contest. Nebraska has been dominating on the glass this season, averaging 39.7 rebounds per game. However, Michigan State is no slouch in this department, averaging 40.2 rebounds. Both teams will be fighting to control the missed shots, and it will be interesting to see if one team can gain an edge.

Previous Meetings and Odds

In their previous meeting in December 2023, Nebraska beat Michigan State 77 - 70. This time around, Nebraska won't have the home - court advantage, and the rematch might be a bit tougher. According to the latest college basketball odds, Michigan State is a solid 6.5 - point favorite. The oddsmakers were accurate as the game opened with a 6.5 - point spread and remained there. The over/under is set at 147.5 points. For all the picks and predictions for this game and every other college basketball game, check out SportsLine's advanced computer model.Series History shows that Michigan State has won 9 out of their last 10 games against Nebraska. The previous matchups were as follows: Dec 10, 2023 – Nebraska 77 vs. Michigan State 70; Feb 28, 2023 – Michigan State 80 vs. Nebraska 67; Jan 03, 2023 – Michigan State 74 vs. Nebraska 56; Jan 05, 2022 – Michigan State 79 vs. Nebraska 67; Feb 06, 2021 – Michigan State 66 vs. Nebraska 56; Jan 02, 2021 – Michigan State 84 vs. Nebraska 77; Feb 20, 2020 – Michigan State 86 vs. Nebraska 65; Mar 05, 2019 – Michigan State 91 vs. Nebraska 76; Jan 17, 2019 – Michigan State 70 vs. Nebraska 64; Dec 03, 2017 – Michigan State 86 vs. Nebraska 57.