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How to Watch Purdue's Game With Michigan State on Friday; Gametime, TV, Point Spread

Purdue is back on the road again, with another difficult matchup in the Big Ten as the Boilermakers take on Michigan State.
How to Watch Purdue's Game With Michigan State on Friday; Gametime, TV, Point Spread
How to Watch Purdue's Game With Michigan State on Friday; Gametime, TV, Point Spread

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- After having a home game postponed on Tuesday, Purdue is back on the road Friday night, taking on Michigan State in East Lansing.

Purdue hasn't played since last Saturday, a loss at Illinois, after Nebraska had to postpone the game Tuesday because of COVID-19 concerns. No makeup date has been announced yet.  The Boilers are well-rested, which can't be said of Michigan State, which played a 9 p.m. game on Tuesday night.

"That's tough, because Purdue is a hard team to prepare for,'' Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said. "They run a lot of motion, so that means watching a lot of film to get ready for them. It's hard to do in a short window.''

With that postponement, that means Purdue is now in the middle of a four-game road trip. After losses to Rutgers and Illinois away from home, the Boilers now get Michigan State and Indiana next.  

Here are the particulars on Friday's game:

  • Who: Purdue Boilermakers (7-5, 2-3 in the Big Ten) vs. Michigan State Spartans (8-3, 2-3 in the Big Ten)
  • When: 7 p.m. ET, Friday, Jan. 8
  • Where: Breslin Center, East Lansing, Mich. 
  • Latest Line: Michigan State is favored by 6 points according to the DraftKings.com website as of 4 p.m. on Friday.
  • Poll rankings: Purdue is no longer receiving votes in either the Coaches or Associated Press polls. Michigan State is ranked No. 23 in the AP poll. 
  • Kenpom.com rankings: Purdue is ranked No. 35 in the Kenpom.com rankings, and Michigan State is No. 41.
  • Last time out: Purdue lost at Illinois 66-58 last Saturday; Michigan State beat Rutgers 68-45 on Tuesday night in East Lansing. 
  • Series history: Purdue leads the overall series, 70-55
  • Last meeting: Purdue won 71-42 in West Lafayette last January, the worst beating of the year for Michigan State. Purdue has won two straight in the series. 
  • TV: FOX Sports 1
  • Announcers: Tim Brando and Donny Marshall
  • Radio: Purdue Radio Network
  • Announcers: Rob Blackmon and Bobby Riddell

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