On The Horizon

Jim Squire

Vikings Head to Ohio U on Sunday for Matinee Match Against the Bobcats--csuvikings.prestosports.com

12/4 Big Ten Preview: Wisconsin Faces Marquette--BT Powerhouse

The Rest:
-Detroit Titans at No. 8 Michigan State Spartans

Time/TV: 5:00 PM ET (BTN)
KenPom Spread: Michigan State by 23

After beating Duke on the road on Tuesday, Spartan fans probably couldn’t be riding any higher going into a matchup with Detroit on Friday. Michigan State is playing great basketball and looks like it could be in position to contend for another Big Ten title.

As to the game on Friday, there isn’t a ton to be intrigued about here. Michigan State is a significant favorite and should walk away with a victory. Perhaps the lone question here is how Detroit performs. The Titans will open their season in East Lansing, so nobody’s quite sure what to expect. Not a fun spot for Tom Izzo to be in.

Pick: Detroit

No. 8 Michigan St survives scare, beats Detroit Mercy 83-76--Associated Press
Postgame Notes & Quotes: After the win over Detroit Mercy, Tom Izzo says: “We have a lot of work and a long way to go”--The Only Colors
How Rocket Watts helped Michigan State basketball avoid 'trap game' loss to Detroit Mercy--Detroit Free Press
Michigan State basketball survives Detroit Mercy, 83-76, with second-half surge--Detroit Free Press
'Best ever' performance from Rocket Watts helps Michigan State rally past Detroit Mercy--Detroit News
Titans Upset Bid Comes Up Just Short at #8 Michigan State, 83-76--detroittitans.com
Detroit Mercy Visits Notre Dame On Sunday--detroittitans.com

Titans Close Out Non-League Slate Saturday at Toledo--detroittitans.com