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Michigan State Basketball: 3 bold predictions for first battle with No. 2 Michigan

Feb 8, 2020; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Aaron Henry (11) shoots on Michigan Wolverines guard Franz Wagner (21) in the second half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan and Michigan State basketball meet up on Thursday for the first of two battles this week to end the regular season.

Folks, it’s hate week.

In case you haven’t already realized it, Michigan State is getting set to take on Michigan twice in a four-day span to end the regular season as major underdogs. No one is giving Tom Izzo and the Spartans much of a chance to upset No.