Total Points: Jeremy Fears Jr. (MSU) Over 17.5 (-113)
This matchup sets up as a showcase between two talented backcourts, and Jeremy Fears Jr. looks primed to rise to the occasion for Michigan State on the road. Fears has been the engine for the Spartans all season, leading the team with 15.1 points per game while shooting 44.2% from the field.
He heads into this contest fresh off a dominant 26 point performance in an 85-82 win over Illinois. That outing wasn’t an anomaly either — it marked his third game in the last four with at least 26 points, signaling a player who is heating up at the right time.
Tip it loose 👉 Take it to the hoop
Jeremy Fears Jr. gets things started for No. 10 @MSU_Basketball.
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Wisconsin’s defense has struggled throughout the season, allowing 75.8 points per game, which ranks 204th nationally. Against a unit that has had trouble containing scoring guards, Fears should find plenty of opportunities to attack and create offense.
With his current form and a favorable defensive matchup, backing Fears over 17.5 points stands out as one of the best college basketball player prop bets tonight.