Michigan State vs. Michigan Men: How to watch, TV channel, streaming, start time, predicted lineups and stats

Michigan-based rivals, both of whom are ranked in the top 15 of the latest AP Poll, meet on Friday night as the No. 12 Michigan Wolverines (20-5, 12-2 Big Ten) host the No. 14 Michigan State Spartans (21-5, 12-3 Big Ten).

While the Wolverines have a loaded frontcourt with two of the best forwards in the nation, the Spartans have a talented group of guards who like to attack the basket.

The hosts are on a six-game winning streak, while Michigan State is 3-2 in its last five with losses at UCLA and at home against Indiana in that span.

How to watch Michigan State vs. Michigan, TV channel and streaming

Michigan State vs. Michigan will be broadcast on FOX, available via linear or cable TV and live TV streaming apps such as YouTubeTV or FuboTV.

Michigan State vs. Michigan start time, date and venue

Michigan State vs. Michigan is scheduled to tip off at 8 PM ET/7 PM CT/5 PM PT on Friday, February 21st from the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Michigan State vs. Michigan predicted lineups

Michigan State: Jeremy Fears Jr., Jaden Akins, Tre Holloman, Jaxon Kohler, Szymon Zapala

Michigan: Tre Donaldson, Nimari Burnett, Roddy Gayle Jr., Danny Wolf, Vladislav Goldin

Michigan State vs. Michigan stats

• Out of 364 Division I Men's Basketball teams, the Michigan Wolverines are ranked 56th in offensive rating with 114.0 points scored per 100 possessions and are 71st in defensive rating with 99.2 points allowed per 100 possessions.
• The Michigan State Spartans are 54th in offensive rating (114.1) and are 39th in defensive rating (97.2).
• Michigan forward Danny Wolf averages 12.9 points, a Big Ten-best 10.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.5 blocks while shooting 51.7 percent form the field.
• Spartans point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. averages 7.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists to 2.0 turnovers, and 1.0 steal in 23.4 minutes per game.
• Wolverines forward and leading scorer Vladislav Goldin averages 15.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.5 blocks while shooting 64.0 percent from the field.
• Michigan State leading scorer Jaden Akins averages 13.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists while shooting 41.8 percent overall.

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