Minnesota looks to break their conference losing streak as they face Michigan State. It is time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Minnesota-Michigan State prediction, pick, and how to watch.

Minnesota enters the game at 12-5 on the year, and 3-3 in conference play. They were a seven-game winning streak until recently. In their last two games, they have met some struggles. First, it was a loss on the road to Indiana. Then, they faced Iowa in their last game. Iowa was down early but took the lead at the 10:27 mark in the first half. They would never give up that lead. The two teams played close throughout, but neither team would go on a major run, and Iowa would win 86-77.

Meanwhile, Michigan State comes into the game sitting at 10-7 on the year but is coming off a dominating performance. Last time out, they faced the worst team in the Big Ten, Rutgers. It was a tight first half with the game being tied with just 2:46 left in the first half. Michigan State took a six-point lead going into the half, but once again, Rutgers would tie it up. Rutgers would have a lead five minutes into the second half, but from there, Michigan State took off. They would end up winning 73-55.

Here are the college basketball odds, courtesy of FanDuel. 

College Basketball Odds: Minnesota-Michigan State Odds

Minnesota: +12.5 (-102)

Moneyline: +660

Michigan State: -12.5 (-120)

Moneyline: -1050

Over: 140.5 (-115)

Under: 140.5 (-105)

How to Watch Minnesota vs. Michigan State

Time: 6:30 PM ET/ 3:30 PM PT

TV: FS1

Stream: fuboTV (Click for free trial)

Why Minnesota Will Cover The Spread

Minnesota sits 92nd in KenPom's adjusted efficiency rankings this year, sitting 95th in adjusted offensive efficiency while sitting 90th in adjusted defensive efficiency. They are 66th in points per game this year but do sit fifth in assists per game on the season. The offense is led by Dawson Garcia. He comes into the game averaging 17.4 points per game this uyear, while also having 2.1 assists per game. Beyond him, three other players are averaging just over 10 points per game. Further, Elijah Hawkins comes in averaging 7.8 assists per game this year, while averaging 8.1 points per game of his own. Meanwhile, both Cam Christie and Mike Mitchell Jr have over ten points and two assists per game this year.

On the board, Minnesota is 88th in the nation in rebounds per game. The rounding game is led by Garcia as well. He comes in with 7.4 rebounds per game this year. Second on the team is Pharrel Payne, who has 5.6 rebounds per game, while also averaging 9.8 points per game and shooting 66.7 percent from the field this year.

The defense has been solid, sitting 82nd in the nation in points per game, but are 29th in the nation in blocks per game this year. Payne leads the way here. He comes in with 1.8 blocks per game this year. Further, Dawson Garcia comes in with .9 blocks and .9 steals per game this year.

Why Michigan State Will Cover The Spread

Michigan State comes in ranked 17th in KenPom's adjusted efficiency rankings this year. They are 23rd in adjusted offensive efficiency while also sitting 26th in adjusted defensive efficiency. Michigan State comes in ranked 78th in the nation in points per game this year, while also sitting 14th in assists per game this year. Tyson Walked leads the way this year. He comes in with 19.9 points per game this year, while he is shooting 48.2 percent this year. Meanwhile, AJ Hoggard comes in with 11.4 points per game while also giving 5.1 assists per game this year. Further, both Malik Hall and Jaden Akins come in with 10.8 points per game this year.

Michigan State sits 115th in rebounds per game this year. Meanwhile, they sit 99th in both offensive and defensive rebound percentage. Mady Sissoko leads the way in this regard. He comes in with 6.8 rebounds per game this year, while Carson Cooper comes in with 5.1 rebounds per game this year.

Michigan State is 31st in points against per game while sitting 23rd in effective field goal percentage. They are also 151st in assists again per game this year. Tyson Walker and AJ Hoggard are a major part of the defense. Walker comes in with 1.7 steals per game, while Hoggard comes in with 1.1 steals per game this year.

Final Minnesota-Michigan State Prediction & Pick

This game is going to be about turnovers. Both teams rely on offense to move the ball. They are both high assist teams and making turnovers will be a huge part of that. This is one area in which Michigan State comes in as the better team. Further, Michigan State is the better defensive team overall. They have had their struggles this year, but the play style of Minnesota plays right into the strength of Michigan State. Take the Spartans in this one.

Final Minnesota-Michigan State Prediction & Pick: Michigan State -12.5 (-120)