A look at MSU's men's basketball game Thursday against Northwestern — including matchup analysis, how to watch, the betting line, and a prediction.

No. 24 USC (12-2) visits No. 9 Michigan State (12-2) at Breslin Center in a marquee men’s college basketball matchup.

The ‘Cats are slated to take on No. 12 Michigan State on Thursday in a contest that promises to be even more difficult given that it takes place on the road in East Lansing. Here are three keys to pulling off a potential upset.

Michigan State enters Monday’s game with an 12-2 overall record (2-1 Big Ten) and are coming off a narrow 58-56 loss at No. 13 Nebraska on Friday night. The Spartans are No. 9 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll and No.

It was about midnight when Michigan State players left the Breslin Center following Monday’s win against USC. They were back in the morning for a film session to kick off the latest quick turnaround of the season.

Michigan State men’s basketball looks to knock off undefeated Nebraska Friday night, as the No. 9-ranked Spartans travel to Lincoln, Nebraska, to face the No. 13-ranked Cornhuskers.

Northwestern men's basketball kicks off a stretch where it plays four of six games on the road when it travels to take on No. 12 Michigan

Monday was the bounce-back game for which No. 12 Michigan State was looking. Now, the Spartans will hope to continue their momentum and further take advantage of a three-game homestand when they host Northwestern on Thursday in East Lansing,