We like the Spartans here as the Illini have won this contest the last three times, so Sparty has revenge here and we think they come in and do quite well as they also come off an 88-74 loss to Northwestern, so they will want to get back on track. MSU has Rutgers and Minnesota on deck, so it's not like they are looking ahead to an opponent, and Illinois will have their undivided attention. Let's roll with Michigan St.