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[BSLZackKiesel]

After a week off following their blowout win over Nebraska, Maryland heads back on the road to face off against Michigan State on Saturday evening. When these two teams met a few weeks ago in College Park, the Spartans held off a second half rally by the Terps to edge out a two-point victory. Tom Izzo's team has split their games since then, losing on the road to Wisconsin and beating Michigan at home. They've lost just twice at home all year, their season opener against James Madison and to Wisconsin in early December.

 

Michigan State has remained hot from beyond the arc in their last two games, shooting 43% from there in each game. Junior guard Jaden Akins was on fire against Michigan, shooting 7-for-10 from three. Maryland dominated the glass in their last matchup, and the Spartans have continued to struggle on the boards. The Terps will need to get back in transition more effectively this time, and take better care of the ball after turning it over 18 times the last time these two teams met.

 

KenPom Rankings

• Maryland: #53 (#159 AdjO, #6 AdjD; #307 AdjT)
• Michigan State: #17 (#29 AdjO, #19 AdjD; #290 AdjT)

[BSLZackKiesel]

Michigan State enters this game as 6.5-point favorites. ESPN gives them an 84.0% chance to win.

[Ravens2006]

Hoping Sparty has an off day from 3... stealing this game would be huge for the Terps. Obviously.

[You Play to Win the Game]

They’re not that good, but it’s February, so I guess it’s time for them to turn into the 90’s Bulls again.

[BaltBird 24]

Let's get the W today and make this final month or so interesting.

[Pedro Cerrano]

I expect to LOSE

[BSLChrisStoner]

It's a big opportunity for another significant road win. 

Been a full week since the last game.... that's additional practice and time to focus.
 

Playing an Izzo team in that building, you have to commit to being physical. 
Also have to knock down some shots. 

[Mike B]

It's a big opportunity for another significant road win. 

Been a full week since the last game.... that's additional practice and time to focus.
 

Playing an Izzo team in that building, you have to commit to being physical. 
Also have to knock down some shots. 

We will see if the freshman took a step forward last week or it was just a blip.  They must contribute for Maryland to win.

[You Play to Win the Game]

We will see if the freshman took a step forward last week or it was just a blip. They must contribute for Maryland to win.

Agreed, but even if they do, it won’t matter unless we get an alpha type game from Reese. He’s the X-factor tonight.

[Ravens2006]

Terps could end the day anywhere from tied for 4th to 11th in conference it seems, at a glance at least. Don't know the tie breakers.

[SonicAttack]

Limit TOs ~10, hit 40% of 3s, Reese keeps fouls in check, then I like Terps + points. 

[BSLZackKiesel]

Starting Five: Young, Harris-Smith, Scott, Geronimo, Reese

[BSLZackKiesel]

Game will tip-off at 5:45 PM ET.

[BSLChrisStoner]

2-0 Sparty 90 seconds in.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Reese picks up a foul.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Scott for 3.

And Reese picks up a 2nd foul.
Horrible.

[BSLZackKiesel]

This could get ugly with Reese on the bench for at least the next 12 minutes or so.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Scott inside following his miss.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Young missed 3 after the to.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Swanton-Rodger with steps. He felt he was fouled.