The #10 Michigan State Spartans travel to Eugene, OR, to play the Oregon Ducks on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The game is set to start at 9:00 PM ET at Matthew Knight Arena. This is a Big Ten conference game, and it will be broadcast on FS1.
Michigan State is favored with a spread of -10.5, while Oregon sits at +10.5. The moneyline has Michigan State at -590 and Oregon at +405. The over/under for the game is set at 140.5. Michigan State has a strong season record of 16-2, while Oregon has a record of 8-10.
This game is one of the biggest Top 25 matchups on the schedule for tonight, so be sure you’re ready to take your bets at WagerHome.
Michigan State Spartans Team Preview
The Michigan State Spartans hold an AP rank of number 10. They play in the Big Ten Conference and have a strong record this season. The team is 16-2 overall and 3-1 in away games.
In recent games, the Spartans have been performing well. They won against the Washington Huskies by 17 points, scoring 80. Jeremy Fears Jr. led the team with 19 points and 5 assists in that game.
Key players for the Spartans include Jeremy Fears Jr., Jaxon Kohler, and Carson Cooper. Fears Jr. averages 13.1 points per game, while Kohler contributes 13.9 points and 9.9 rebounds per game. Cooper is also a strong performer with 10.1 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.
Oregon Ducks Team Preview
The Oregon Ducks have struggled recently, losing their last three games. They lost at home to Michigan by 10 points, scoring 71 with a 42.2% shooting rate. In an earlier game, they fell to Nebraska by 35 points with a 41.7% shooting percentage.
In the 2026 season, the Ducks average 75.2 points per game, ranking them 257th in the nation. They have a field goal percentage of 43.2, placing them 311th. Their three-point shooting is slightly better with 8.7 made per game, ranking 149th.
Key players for the Ducks include Nate Bittle, averaging 16.3 points per game, and Kwame Evans Jr., with 13.2 points per game. Sean Stewart is a strong presence with 7.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. The team has a solid 7-3 home record, but struggles with a 1-7 record on the road.
Betting Prediction
Michigan State has a strong record this season. They are 16-2 straight up and have won 15 games as the favorite. Their track record shows they perform well when expected to win.
Oregon, on the other hand, has struggled as an underdog. They have lost all seven games in that role this season. This indicates they might not handle the pressure well against top teams like Michigan State.
Michigan State also has an edge in several key stats. They score more points per game and have better shooting accuracy than Oregon. These factors suggest they can cover the spread against Oregon.
- Pick: Michigan State -10.5
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