Michigan State Spartans vs Purdue Boilermakers – College Basketball Preview – Feb 26, 2026
The Michigan State Spartans, ranked 13th, take on the 8th-ranked Purdue Boilermakers in a Big Ten conference game. This game is set to be played at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, IN. The game will be broadcast on PEAC at 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Michigan State enters the game with a strong record of 22-5, showcasing solid performances both at home and away. Purdue also holds a 22-5 record, making them a strong contender, especially on their home court. The Boilermakers are favored to win, with a spread of -7.5, while the Spartans hold the underdog position with a +7.5 spread.
Michigan State Spartans Team Preview
The Michigan State Spartans are ranked #13 in the AP poll. They hold a solid record of 22-5 for the season. In conference play, they compete in the Big Ten.
Jeremy Fears Jr. is a key player for the Spartans, averaging 15.0 points per game. Carson Cooper also makes significant contributions with 10.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. The team averages 78.4 points per game overall.
The Spartans have won 7 out of their last 10 games. However, their performance against the spread sits at 13-14 for the season. They have a strong record when favored, standing at 21-2.
Purdue Boilermakers Team Preview
The Purdue Boilermakers are ranked #8 in the AP poll. They have a strong record of 22-5 for the season. At home, they have won 14 out of 17 games.
In their recent game against the Indiana Hoosiers, Purdue won by 29 points with a score of 93-64. Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 20 points and had 6 rebounds. Braden Smith also contributed 15 points and 8 assists.
Purdue’s offense averages 82.9 points per game, ranking 56th nationally. Their field goal percentage is 50.2, placing them 15th. They are 6th in assists per game with 19.7.
Betting Prediction
Purdue’s offense is strong, scoring 82.9 points per game. They rank 15th in field goal percentage and 14th in effective field goal percentage. This makes them efficient shooters, which could lead to a high-scoring game.
Michigan State also scores well, with 78.4 points per game. They are 13th in assists per game, showing they move the ball well. This can help them keep up with Purdue’s fast-paced offense.
Both teams have shown trends of going over in recent games. Michigan State’s last five games went over four times. Purdue has also hit the over in three of their last five games.
- Pick: Over 142.5
