Michigan State vs. Wisconsin prediction, odds: 2023 college basketball picks, Jan. 10 bets from proven model

The Michigan State Spartans take on the No. 18 Wisconsin Badgers in a key Big Ten game on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET. The Spartans have won six straight games and are tied with three other teams for second place in the conference. Wisconsin is 6-1 on their home floor this season and has won 6 of the last 7 games. Michigan leads the all-time series 85-67, but Wisconsin holds a 47-27 series edge in games played in Madison.

SportsLine's computer model has picked Michigan State vs. Wisconsin. The model is very accurate. Michigan and Wisconsin are playing each other on Wednesday. The Spartans are 4-0 against the spread in their last four games against an opponent with a winning record.

Michigan State vs. Wisconsin is a big game. The spread is 1.5 points. Michigan State is 4-0 against the spread in their last four games against an opponent with a winning record.

Tyler Wahl is injured and his status is uncertain for Wisconsin. Steven Crowl and Chucky Hepburn will try to fill his scoring void. Hepban averages 12.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3 assists for the season.

Tyson Walker is a transfer point guard from Northeastern. Joey Hauser is in his third season with the Spartans after one year at Marquette. Hausers is solid from the floor, connecting on 46.5% of his field goals, 40.3% on 3-pointers and 86.2% from free throws.

SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total and against the spread.