The Opening Tip
Michigan State returns to the road as it travels to Ohio State. Twelve of the last 15 games between the Spartans and Buckeyes have been decided by 10 points or less. This is the first of two meetings this season between MSU and OSU.
The Starting Five
1. Bridges Is Back
After missing all seven games in December with a left ankle injury, Miles Bridges has played in the last three games, averaging 8.7 points and 6.0 rebounds in 22.0 minutes. He scored 16 points (all in the first half) against Minnesota, marking the most he’s scored since totaling 21 against Wichita State on Nov.