At the tail end of non-conference play, the Spartans showed why they came into the season as the No. 1 team. They’ll aim for a seventh straight win when they host the Wolverines, who likely will be without F Isaiah Livers due to a groin injury. Still, look for Michigan to get an early lead and cover the spread.

It will be an upset if F Isaiah Livers (groin), Michigan’s No. 2 scorer, answers the bell. An uncanny three-point shooter, hitting about 50 percent, he would be sorely missed offensively. Look for dogged PGs Cassius Winston (Michigan State) and Xavier Simpson to disrupt each other. One team could reach the 70s but not both.