Michigan State Spartans face North Dakota State Bison in opening round of NCAA Tournament
By The Associated Press••Yahoo Sports
North Dakota State Bison (27-7, 17-2 Summit League) vs. Michigan State Spartans (25-7, 15-6 Big Ten) Buffalo, New York; Thursday, 4:05 p. m.
EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spartans -15. 5; over/under is 143. 5 BOTTOM LINE: No.
11 Michigan State plays in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against North Dakota State. The Spartans have gone 15-6 against Big Ten teams, with a 10-1 record in non-conference play. Michigan State ranks fifth in college basketball with 18.
5 assists per game. Jeremy Fears Jr. leads the Spartans averaging 9.
2. The Bison's record in Summit League play is 17-2. North Dakota State ranks second in the Summit League shooting 36.