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On Friday night, as it is customary during this time of year, the Michigan State men’s basketball team displayed their usual tenacity and secured a hard-fought first-round triumph against Davidson.
In the second round of the NCAA Tournament, Tom Izzo and his team have the opportunity to bring an end to Mike Krzyzewski’s illustrious career.
On Sunday at 5:15 p.m. ET, CBS will broadcast the match between MSU and second-seeded Duke.
In addition to putting an end to Coach K’s tenure, MSU has the potential to secure their 21st Sweet 16 appearance.
Michigan State vs. Duke betting odds
The Blue Devils face an unexpected challenge from MSU, the No. 7 seed, as the team finds itself in the underdog position.
Duke is favored by -points against MSU in terms of the spread, while the Blue Devils are favored on the moneyline.
Michigan State’s position on the moneyline is at .
By the narrowest of margins, both teams fell short of covering the spread in their first-round games on Friday.
Duke, favored by 17.5 points, emerged victorious with a 78-61 win against Cal State Fullerton. Meanwhile, MSU, favored by 1.5 points, narrowly won 74-73 against 10th-seeded Davidson, thanks to a last-second 3-pointer from the losing team.
Izzo vs. Krzyzewski: The Final Chapter
Regardless of the outcome, Sunday’s game will mark the last meeting between two iconic coaches.
Coach K has had a strong hold on this matchup, boasting a 12-3 record against Izzo in all of their previous encounters.
Currently, Izzo has the ultimate satisfaction as he emerges victorious with a 68-67 win in the Elite Eight of the 2019 NCAA Tournament.
To bring an end to Krzyzewski’s career, MSU must impede Duke’s offense which stands strong as the ninth-highest scoring team nationally, averaging 80.4 points per game, and the 13th most accurate shooting team at 48.9 percent.
Duke showcased a well-rounded offense on Friday against CSF, as all five starters contributed with double-digit scoring. Paolo Banchero stood out, leading the team with an impressive stat line of 17 points and 10 rebounds.
In total, Duke made 30 out of 58 shots from the field and 9 out of 22 shots from beyond the arc.
MSU survives Davidson
Similar to their previous performances this season, Michigan State emerged victorious on Friday night, albeit not in the most aesthetically pleasing manner.
Although the Spartans were behind at certain points during the second half, they managed to secure the lead for good by going on a 10-0 run in the latter part of the game.
On Friday, Joey Hauser delivered an impressive performance for MSU, scoring 27 points and grabbing eight rebounds with a remarkable 9-of-12 shooting success. This outstanding display marked a career-high for the former Marquette player.
In addition, Michigan State effectively limited their turnovers to only seven throughout the game against the Wildcats.
For the upcoming game against Duke, it will be crucial for MSU’s big men to perform at their best. Despite Marcus Bingham Jr. only scoring six points in 17 minutes against Davidson, he managed to tie for the highest number of rebounds with eight and also contributed with two blocks.
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