No. 10 Illinois scored an 87-84 overtime win over Nebraska on Sunday for its third consecutive victory. The Fighting Illini are second in the Big 10, but can they get it done against Michigan State on the road? The Spartans are short favorites in a projected close matchup. Michigan State is coming off a 59-56 loss to Minnesota on the road, but have five of their last seven games.
The two teams have already played one tight game earlier in conference play. Who pulls it out on Saturday? Here’s the betting preview for the Big 10 battle with a best bet.