Michigan State Predictions? Let hear them.

[storminspank]

Been a long week already for me, I won't get my prediction/preview up for this game. My apologies.

I'll list some of my thoughts in this thread, please give us your predictions and thoughts as well.

 

[GhostofBTT]

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[busabus114]

I think we will play better but Mich State will win by 10-15

 

[1977Hawkeye]

Tonight is a tall order:

MSU - 77
Iowa - 64

 

[storminspank]

I think Iowa will have an incredibly difficult time containing Nix and Ol' Man Green in this one. Appling has been superb in his sophomore season, as well - he's been fun to watch. MSU didn't play over the weekend, so they will have fresh legs and more time to prepare after going up to Madison and beating the Badgers.

I expect Michigan State to outrebound Iowa by at least 8-12 boards in this one. They'll go to Green early, Nix will clean up the boards and bunnies. And then you have Appling slashing/scoring with Wood picking up his share of points too.

The Breslin Center has been nasty to Iowa. The Hawkeyes were killed up there the year they were a #3 seed in the Tourney.

The last time Iowa won at East Lansing? 1993. They've won just twice in that building since it was put up in 1989. (2-18 all-time inside the Breslin Center).

Cartwright will need to be the Bryce that showed up in Madison, not the one that showed up the last few games. Marble can't get too hyped to play in his home state. Basabe just needs to get going. Post play could decide this and that scares me.

The TERRIFIC news is that Iowa only has to play the Spartans once this year (just the same as Ohio State) - that's a big break.

Michigan State 73, Iowa 57

 

[EddyP]

Hawks win. But, but Eddy it is Michigan State.

Let me repeat. HAWKS WIN.

 

[Wassabbe]

Hawks have to play lose on offense while remaining tight on defense. Hawks play hard but lose 72-59

 

[storminspank]

Hawks win. But, but Eddy it is Michigan State.

Let me repeat. HAWKS WIN.

You are certifiably nuts. But I like it. But you're nuts.
I'll come back here just after 8 to congratulate you on the right pick, though.

 

[hawkfarmer]

I just don't see the visitor winning streak continuing tonight. I think it is 70-58 MSU.

 

[HawkPhreek]

Iowa plays hard has second half lead then falls towards end Mich St 71 Iowa 64

 

[EddyP]

You are certifiably nuts. But I like it. But you're nuts.
I'll come back here just after 8 to congratulate you on the right pick, though.

This could hurt my chances of repeating as basketball poster of the year if I am wrong so there is a lot on the line tonight.

 

[OUTofTOWNHAWK]

Hawks win by 7.

 

[djwoody98]

Sparty 83-61. I had dark hair the last time we won at East Lansing.

 

[tweeterhawk]

Iowa plays hard has second half lead then falls towards end Mich St 71 Iowa 64

This is along the lines of my thinking .... unfortunately.

 

[H8IAST8]

From now on, i will predict a win at the Breslin Center. One of these days I will look like a genius. Iowa Wins 75-60

 

[atomicblue224]

i dont think were mature enough to beat michigan state.

 

[storminspank]

This could hurt my chances of repeating as basketball poster of the year if I am wrong so there is a lot on the line tonight.

 

[clicheusername3]

From now on, i will predict a win at the Breslin Center. One of these days I will look like a genius. Iowa Wins 75-60

I get you, but a 15 point win??? It may be a long time, or never, until that kind of prediction comes true. I'll go a little more reasonable:

MSU 78
Iowa 57

 

[HawkForce]

I was the one that correctly picked OSU game as a 20+ loss!! going to go with that again tonight...this one will get ugly, there will be blood...MSU by 20+

 

[bcl20]

Michigan State by 1 on a last second buzzer beater.