- Matchup: Duke Blue Devils vs Michigan State Spartans
- Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Venue: Breslin Center, East Lansing, MI
- Broadcast: FOX
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The undefeated Michigan State Spartans (8-0) will face off against the Duke Blue Devils (9-0) at Breslin Center this Saturday.
In their previous outing, the Duke Blue Devils narrowly defeated Florida with a score of 67-66. Duke achieved a field goal percentage of 44.6% (25 of 56) and converted 7 of their 26 attempts from three-point range. They went to the free-throw line 16 times, making 10 for a conversion rate of 62.5%. On the boards, Duke gathered 30 rebounds, including 11 on the offensive end. They also provided 13 assists, created 12 turnovers, and recorded 7 steals. Defensively, Duke held Florida to a 37.3% shooting percentage (25 of 67). Florida recorded 4 assists and made 7 steals, while securing 38 rebounds (15 offensive and 23 defensive) without any blocks. The Gators made 9 of 12 free throws, hitting 75% at the line, and nailed 7 of 28 attempts from beyond the arc. Duke committed 14 fouls compared to Florida’s 16.
Cameron Boozer played a significant role in the victory, scoring 29 points on 10 of 21 shooting. He logged 36 minutes on the court and grabbed 6 rebounds, finishing with a shooting percentage of 47.6% and adding 2 assists.
Duke enters this game with a perfect 9-0 record this season. The Blue Devils average 89.1 points per game, ranking 34th in Division I, with a shooting percentage of 51.2%. From three-point territory, Duke is hitting at a rate of 36.0% (91 of 253) and 71.6% from the charity stripe. The squad is also averaging 42.0 rebounds per game and has accumulated 175 assists, ranking 6th nationally in assists. They average 10.4 turnovers per game and commit 17.0 fouls.
On defense, Duke forces 14.1 turnovers per game and receives 19.9 fouls. They limit opponents to 25.9% from three-point range and rank 5th in the nation with just 59.6 points allowed per game. The Blue Devils have a field goal percentage against of 34.4% (191 of 555) and yield an average of 31.8 rebounds per game. They rank 149th in college basketball by allowing 101 assists this season.
Michigan State recently secured a 71-52 victory over Iowa. On the boards, they allowed Iowa to collect 15 rebounds (4 offensive). The Spartans shot 30.4% from beyond the arc, making 7 of their 23 attempts, and finished with an 11 of 17 conversion rate from the free-throw line (64.7%). Iowa managed to shoot 37.8% from the floor, making 17 of 45 attempts. Michigan State performed well, hitting 23 of 46 shots for a shooting percentage of 50.0%. However, they struggled from three, making only 3 of 12 attempts (25.0%). The Spartans capitalized on their free throws, converting 22 of 25 attempts for a stellar 88.0%. Iowa incurred 22 fouls, allowing MSU 25 free throws. They turned the ball over 14 times and recorded 4 steals, while collecting 21 defensive and 12 offensive rebounds for a total of 33 boards.
Coen Carr was instrumental for the Spartans with 15 points in 27 minutes, contributing 1 assist and finishing with a shooting percentage of 62.5% (5 of 8). He also secured 5 rebounds.
Michigan State boasts an 8-0 record this season. They commit an average of 16.6 fouls per game and hit 72.9% from the free-throw line. With an average of 19.4 assists (18th in the nation) and 11.6 turnovers per game, the Spartans have tallied 629 points this season (78.6 per game) and collected 41.6 rebounds on average. Their offensive efficiency shows as they shoot 47.4% from the field, ranking 105th in the country.
On the defensive end, Michigan State allows opponents to shoot 28.2% from three-point range (55 of 195) and permits a free throw percentage of 71.5%. They average 11.3 assists allowed and 28.1 rebounds per game, ranking them 65th and 4th respectively in Division I. The Spartans’ defense is also 7th in the nation for points allowed per game at 60.4. They force 12.9 turnovers per game and limit opponents to a field goal percentage of 38.0%, placing them 29th in the country.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Duke
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