Michigan State 79, USC 73: The "easy" part of Michigan State's schedule officially ends in this one. The Spartans have to travel across the country and face an improving Trojans squad in a spotlight opportunity for USC. This will be a back-and-forth game, but ultimately, I like Michigan State to make enough winning plays down the stretch.

No. 7 Michigan State visits USC. We continue our College Basketball odds series with a Michigan State-USC prediction and pick.

A look at MSU's men's basketball game at USC on Saturday – including matchup analysis, how to watch and stream, the betting line and a prediction.