Michigan State basketball is set to conclude its two-game Pacific Northwest trip with a matchup against the Oregon Ducks on Tuesday evening. The game will air at 9 p.m. ET on FS1, and fans can also stream it via Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.
The Spartans, currently ranked No. 10 with a record of 16-2 and 6-1 in the Big Ten, are riding high after an impressive 80-63 victory over Washington last Saturday. This win marked their fourth consecutive triumph and saw strong support from traveling MSU fans, prompting coach Tom Izzo to express his gratitude in a rare postgame gesture.
Conversely, the Ducks, who hold a record of 8-10 and 1-6 in the conference, are struggling with their form, having lost four straight games. Despite this, they put up a noteworthy fight on Saturday, falling 81-71 to No. 2 Michigan in a game that showcased their resilience amid injury challenges.
Key details for the MSU-Oregon clash include the location at the Matthew Knight Center in Eugene, Oregon. Radio coverage will be available on WRJ-AM 760 in Detroit and across Spartans radio affiliates.
In terms of predictions, Chris Solari from the Detroit Free Press notes that Izzo’s strategic adjustments during games have proven beneficial. He suggests that the Spartans will leverage Jeremy Fears Jr.’s defensive capabilities to challenge Oregon’s playmaker Wei Lin, while also anticipating a strong performance from Jaxon Kohler to exploit the Ducks’ interior defense. The forecasted score favors Michigan State, 88-72.
The Spartans are classified as significant road favorites, with betting odds indicating a spread of 10½ points in favor of MSU, an over/under of 137½ points, and a moneyline of Oregon at +475, MSU at -650.
Looking ahead, Michigan State’s upcoming schedule is packed, featuring a home game against Maryland on Saturday, followed by a visit to Rutgers next Tuesday, a critical matchup against No. 2 Michigan, and a subsequent road clash at Minnesota.
With a strong momentum and a valuable strategy, the Spartans aim to secure their fifth straight victory and continue their pursuit of excellence in the 2025-26 season.