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Big Ten Basketball: In-depth look at Michigan-Michigan State rivalry

By Ryan Kay

EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 13: Miles Bridges #22 of the Michigan State Spartans handles the ball while defended by Jordan Poole #2 of the Michigan Wolverines at Breslin Center on January 13, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 13: Miles Bridges #22 of the Michigan State Spartans handles the ball while defended by Jordan Poole #2 of the Michigan Wolverines at Breslin Center on January 13, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 23: Matt McQuaid #20 and Kenny Goins #25 of the Michigan State Spartans hold up the championship trophy after winning the championship game of the 2018 Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational basketball tournament against Texas Longhorns at the Orleans Arena on November 23, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Michigan State defeated Texas 78-68. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 23: Matt McQuaid #20 and Kenny Goins #25 of the Michigan State Spartans hold up the championship trophy after winning the championship game of the 2018 Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational basketball tournament against Texas Longhorns at the Orleans Arena on November 23, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Michigan State defeated Texas 78-68. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images) /

Michigan State has been Dominating this Season

The Spartans are currently 18-2 and undefeated in Big Ten play. Michigan State is on a 13 game winning streak and has not lost since an overtime road loss on November 28th against Louisville. The Spartans only other loss was a 5 point defeat in their season opener against the #1 ranked Kansas in the State Farm Champions Classic in Indianapolis.

Michigan State has this season beat UCLA and Texas on a Neutral court, beat Florida, Iowa, and Ohio State on the road, and have beaten Purdue and Maryland by double digits at home. The Spartans being 9-0 is the only remaining undefeated team in the Big Ten currently. KenPom currently has Michigan State ranked #2 and is #3 in the KPI rankings.

Even with Injuries especially in regards to Langford and the Spartans losing two NBA Lottery picks in Miles Bridges and Jaren Jackson Jr. from last seasons team, Michigan State has played well against good competition and they look to continue with their momentum heading into their games against rival Michigan.

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