Illinois at Michigan State

This is not a vintage Michigan State team as the Spartans have been so good for so long that the oddsmakers tend to give them a little boost in the line. Sparty is just 15-7 on the season, and unthinkably lost here to Texas Southern. Illinois comes in at 15-8 on the season, and come to Michigan State on a two-game winning streak. Rayvonte Royce may be the best player on the court for this game as he averages 17.2 points per game and 6.2 rebounds per game on 51.5% shooting from the floor, while connecting on 48.3% from deep. It is the closer that the Spartans are lacking this season, and the difference overall in this game, to keep the Illini in touch. Michigan State has not been their usual selves when playing a team over .600 where they are 0-5 ATS in their last five. Take the points on Illinois