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Michigan State basketball is the lower seed but according to the oddsmakers, it is the favorite to win Thursday’s NCAA Tournament matchup vs. Mississippi State.
The Spartans have opened as a 1.5-point favorite over the Bulldogs. The betting odds are courtesy of FanDuel.
Michigan State is the No. 9 seed in Thursday’s matchup against No. 8 seed Mississippi State. The winner will advance to most likely face No. 1 seed North Carolina in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
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