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Michigan State is a home favorite against UCLA on Tuesday night.

UCLA vs. Michigan State Prediction, Odds for College Basketball on Tuesday, Feb. 17

Iain MacMillan
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Feb 17, 2026
Jan 24, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA;  Michigan State Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler (0) reacts to a Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr (55) dunk during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Jack Breslin Student Events Center.

3 Things to Watch in Michigan State's Matchup against UCLA

Jacob Cotsonika
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Feb 17, 2026
Jan 14, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; UCLA Bruins forward/center Xavier Booker (1) holds the onto the ball as Penn State Nittany Lions forward Ivan Juric (3) defends during the first half at Bryce Jordan Center.

MSU's Izzo Expands on Booker's 'Amicable' Departure as Return Nears

Jacob Cotsonika
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Feb 17, 2026
Bet on Michigan State to win and cover at home against UCLA.

Daily Dunk: Best College Basketball Bets Today (Predictions for UCLA-Michigan State, Wisconsin-Ohio State)

Iain MacMillan
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Feb 17, 2026
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Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo looks on before the game against Illinois on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

3 Spartans Who Need to Make Impact Against UCLA

Luke Joseph
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Feb 17, 2026

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr., left, celebrates next to Michigan's Morez Johnson Jr. after a score during the second half on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

3 Predictions Ahead of MSU's Must-Win Game vs. UCLA

Jacob Cotsonika
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Feb 17, 2026

TCU center Vianney Salatchoum rebounds against Oklahoma State.

Men’s Basketball Bracket Watch: SEC Teams Drop, TCU Moves to Last Team in

Kevin Sweeney
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Feb 17, 2026

Feb 4, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) handles the ball in the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom.

How to Watch, Listen to MSU's Battle vs. UCLA

Jacob Cotsonika
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Feb 17, 2026

Michigan State's Tom Izzo smiles from the bench during a game against Maryland at the Breslin Center on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.

What MSU's Tom Izzo Said Ahead of Home Clash vs. UCLA

Jacob Cotsonika
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Feb 16, 2026
Jan 20, 2026; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr (55) heads for the bench after a called timeout by the Oregon Ducks during the second half at Matthew Knight Arena.

Where MSU Slid in Rankings Following Loss at Wisconsin

Jacob Cotsonika
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Feb 17, 2026

Jan 20, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA;  UCLA Bruins guard Donovan Dent (2) drives past Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) in the first half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial.

Top 3 UCLA Players Michigan State Must Contain Tuesday

Jacob Cotsonika
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Feb 16, 2026

Dec 4, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Xavier Booker (34) celebrates his three-point basket against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the second half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Why UCLA's Booker Deserves Positive Welcome in Return to MSU

Jacob Cotsonika
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Feb 16, 2026

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo looks on before the game against Illinois on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State Seeks Reset as UCLA Visits East Lansing

Luke Joseph
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Feb 16, 2026

The Wolverines are poised to claim the top spot in the rankings after Arizona's back-to-back losses.

Projecting the Men's College Basketball AP Top 25: There’s a New No. 1 in Town

Tim Capurso
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Feb 15, 2026

Iowa guard Chit-Chat Wright (11) passes the basketball over Michigan State guard Kennedy Blair (35) Jan. 18, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Turnover Woes Cost MSU Women in Rivalry Loss at Michigan

Jacob Cotsonika
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Feb 15, 2026

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) drives on Michigan State guard Kur Teng (2) during the second half of their game Friday, February 13, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat 10th ranked Michigan State 92-71.

How Most of Spartans' Strengths Vanished in Loss to Wisconsin

Travis Tyler
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Feb 15, 2026

Michigan State's Kennedy Blair, left, moves the ball as Maryland's Addi Mack defends during the first quarter on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

3 Things to Watch in MSU Women's Rematch at Michigan

Jacob Cotsonika
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Feb 15, 2026

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo calls to his team during the first half against Oregon at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene Jan. 20, 2026.

Reviewing Michigan State's Top 2027 Targets

Max Dorsey
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Feb 15, 2026

Michigan State's Grace VanSlooten, center, is pressured by, from left, Michigan's Te'Yala Delfosse, Mila Holloway and Kendall Dudley during overtime on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

How to Watch MSU Women’s Big Rematch Against Michigan

Jacob Cotsonika
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Feb 15, 2026
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