Michigan State Spartans vs Wisconsin Badgers – College Basketball Preview – Feb 13, 2026
The Michigan State Spartans and the Wisconsin Badgers meet on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET. This Big Ten game takes place at the Kohl Center in Madison, WI. The Spartans, ranked #10 in the AP poll, are favorites with a spread of -2.5, while the Badgers have a spread of +2.5.
Michigan State enters this game with a strong season record of 20-4, including a 5-2 record in away games. The Wisconsin Badgers hold a 17-7 record, with a solid 12-4 record at home. Fans can watch the game on FOX, where both teams will look to improve their conference standings.
Michigan State Spartans Team Preview
The Michigan State Spartans come into this game with a strong record of 20-4 for the season. They rank #10 in the AP rankings and are part of the Big Ten Conference. Their performance on the road is solid, holding a 5-2 record away from home.
In recent games, the Spartans show mixed results. They won against Illinois with a close score of 85-82 but lost to Minnesota and Michigan. Key player Jeremy Fears Jr. made a notable impact with high points and assists in these games.
The Spartans’ offensive stats include 79.1 points per game, ranking them 131st. They excel in assists, averaging 18.8 per game, putting them at 12th place. Defensively, they struggle with steals, averaging only 5.5 per game, ranking low at 352nd.
Wisconsin Badgers Team Preview
The Wisconsin Badgers had a strong showing in their recent games. They won against Illinois with a score of 92-90. Nick Boyd led the team with 25 points, and John Blackwell added 24 points.
In their game against Indiana, the Badgers lost by a single point, 78-77. Nolan Winter was a key player, scoring 26 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. The team made 38% of their field goals during this game.
At home, the Badgers secured a victory against Ohio State, 92-82. John Blackwell had 22 points, and Austin Rapp contributed 19 points. The Badgers had a field goal percentage of 51.6% in this matchup.
Betting Prediction
Michigan State has a solid straight-up record this season, with 19 wins out of 20 as a favorite. This shows they perform well when expected to win. Their recent 8-2 record in the last 10 games supports their status as a strong team.
Wisconsin, while underdogs in this game, has been competitive. They have won 8 out of their last 10 games. Against the spread, they have a better record than Michigan State in recent games, going 7-3 in their last 10.
The over/under for this game is set at 146.5. Michigan State’s games have recently been going over, with a 3-0 record in their last three. However, Wisconsin’s games have a 6-4 over/under record in their last 10, suggesting this game might end up over the set total.
- Pick: Over 146.5
