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Michigan State vs UConn Predictions & Picks – Huskies To Edge Spartans In March Madness

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  • Michigan State vs UConn picks for Friday, March 27
  • Game is taking place at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC
  • Preview, predictions, stats & form
Leigh Copson
Written by Leigh Copson
Sports Editor25+ Years Experience, US & Combat Sports Specialist
Updated: Mar 24, 2026
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Michigan State vs UConn Predictions & Picks

UConn are tipped to win what is predicted to be the closest Sweet 16 matchup.

A back-and-forth scrap is expected – as evidenced by the close odds – but the Huskies’ depth and their knack for finding ways to win in big situations give them the edge.

  • UConn are 7-2 in their last 9 games
  • Each of UConn’s last 13 wins have been by at least 3 points
  • UConn are 5-2-0 ATS in their previous 7 wins
  • The Under has cashed in 6 of UConn’s last 9 games

Head To Head

  • Michigan State lead the all-time series 4-3
  • Michigan State won 64-60 when the two teams last met in November 2021

Michigan State Form

DateOppositionW/LScoreCompetition
Feb-13 Wisconsin L 71-92 Regular Season
Feb-17 UCLA W 82-59 Regular Season
Feb-22 Ohio State W 66-60 Regular Season
Feb-26 Purdue W 76-74 Regular Season
Mar-01 Indiana W 77-64 Regular Season
Mar-05 Rutgers W 91-87 Regular Season
Mar-08 Michigan L 80-90 Regular Season
Mar-13 UCLA L 84-88 Conference Tournament
Mar-19 North Dakota State W 92-67 NCAA Tournament
Mar-21 Louisville W 77-69 NCAA Tournament

UConn Form

DateOppositionW/LScoreCompetition
Feb-18 Creighton L 84-91 Regular Season
Feb-21 Villanova W 73-63 Regular Season
Feb-25 St John's NY W 72-40 Regular Season
Feb-28 Seton Hall W 71-67 Regular Season
Mar-07 Marquette L 62-68 Regular Season
Mar-12 Xavier W 93-68 Conference Tournament
Mar-13 Georgetown W 67-51 Conference Tournament
Mar-14 St John's NY L 52-72 Conference Tournament
Mar-20 Furman W 82-71 NCAA Tournament
Mar-22 UCLA W 73-57 NCAA Tournament
Leigh Copson
Leigh Copson

Sports Editor25+ Years Experience, US & Combat Sports Specialist

During his career he has covered some of the biggest sporting events on the planet, including the Super Bowl, the Champions League Final and the World Cup Final. He has also covered almost every major boxing match and UFC fight card during this time.. His specialist sports are American Football, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts and Football.


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