Michigan State basketball prepares for the penultimate game of this season against the Penn State Nittany Lions. The Spartans just beat Maryland 78-66 in a crucial road game. Penn State, on the other hand, just lost to Iowa 77-68.
Here are three things to watch in this game:
1. Michigan State On A Winning Streak
MSU has won its past three games against Nebraska, Iowa, & Maryland. Penn State has lost 3 of its last 4 games to Illinois, Indiana, & Iowa. Right now, the Spartans are absolutely red hot, beating two of the best teams in the Big Ten. Both teams are trending in the opposite direction. This is the perfect storm for another Michigan State road win. Watch for another strong start from the Spartans on the road.
2. Lamar Stevens vs. Xavier Tillman Sr.
Penn State Forward Lamar Stevens is a beast. He averages 17.7 points per game on 44% shooting, along with 6.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists. Likewise, MSU Forward Xavier Tillman Sr. is a monster on defense. Tillman recently clamped up Iowa Forward and Big Ten Player of the Year candidate Luka Garza. Watch for Tillman to lock up Lamar Stevens in a similar fashion.
3. Cassius Winston Puts On Another Show
As of late, Cassius Winston is going off. He currently averages 18.5 points per game on 43% shooting from the floor. He also dishes out 5.8 assists per game. Most importantly, Winston can flip a game upside down in just a handful of possessions. Cassius can push the pace for a quick transition bucket and hits pull up threes with ease.
Cassius Winston has scored a total of 77 points in the last four games and dished out 26 assists as well. His performance on the court is nothing short of stellar. Watch for another high-level game from Winston against Penn State.
MSU takes on Penn State this Tuesday at 7 P.M. on ESPN.
