The Spartans are visiting Minnesota, here’s how to watch
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The Barn
Wed 7:30 PM
BTN
Michigan State
And we kick off the Big Ten season with the same team that knocked us out of the Big Ten Tournament.
Michigan State Spartans
Record: 6-2
KenPom Rank: 36
Your 6-3 Gophers are heading into the Big Ten season with the Spartans coming to town. It looks like it is going to be a very long season for the Gophers, can they find a way to beat Sparty at home?
KEYS TO A GOPHER WIN
Win the paint – Michigan State also is a very poor 3-point shooting team. But they do manage to score a lot of points in the paint. Jaxon Kohler is their high-energy big man to keep an eye on. It’ll be interesting to to watch Frank Mitchell defend against a team like the Spartans.
Get Garcia going – We have seen other guys start to find their scoring rhythm over the last few games, now we need Garcia to get back on track and put in 20+.
Don’t let Tre Holloman have a day – Do not let the Minnesota native have a career night. He’s an outstanding point guard who has struggled shooting the ball this year. Smother him.
PREDICTION
This team is hard for me to watch and I currently have very little expectation that they can muster nearly enough offense to play with Michigan State. The Gophers have had trouble scoring against nearly every one of their opponents. This Spartan defense is going to be the best we have seen all year and scoring should be a challenge.
Minnesota – 64
Michigan State – 77