EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan State Spartans moved to 8-0 in conference play with an 81-74 win over Rutgers University in New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Saturday. Head basketball coach Tom Izzo spoke with the media about the win over the Scarlet Knights.

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Online stream: ParamountPlus.com Radio : Spartan Media Network — Lansing: WMMQ (94.9-FM)/WJIM (1240-AM); Detroit: WJR (760-AM); Grand Rapids: WBFX (101.3-FM) Michigan State is a 5 1/2-point favorite over Rutgers. The over/under total for the game is 148.5 points.

Rutgers is in the midst of a disappointing season at the moment, with the Scarlet Knights sitting at 10-9 overall and 3-5 in Big Ten play. The Scarlet Knights dropped a close road game at Penn State earlier this week, and have lost four of their last six games.

Analyzing Saturday’s Michigan State at Rutgers odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights take on the No. 8 Michigan State Spartans at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.

As its basketball team competes against a top-10 opponent on the court at Madison Square Garden, Rutgers saw its football program earn a massive win in the stands. The Scarlet Knights earned a commitment from Jaylen McGill,

Michigan State basketball heads to the Big Apple on Saturday with an opportunity to extend its lengthy winning streak. The Spartans will face Rutgers on Saturday afternoon from Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Freshman guard Jase Richardson scored a career-high 20 points and No. 8 Michigan State rolled to its 12th consecutive victory, beating Rutgers 81-74 at Madison Square Garden.

The Spartans beat Rutgers for 12 straight wins Saturday at Madison Square Garden with big contributions from Jase Richardson and Coen Carr.

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