Michigan State vs. Duke: Clash of Titans Unfolds This Saturday – Who Will Seize Victory?

December college basketball peaks this weekend with a monumental showdown poised to shake the undefeated ranks. Who else but Michigan State basketball and Duke, two juggernauts, will collide under the electric atmosphere of the Breslin Center on Saturday afternoon? Both teams enter this clash with immaculate perfect records — 8-0 for the Spartans, 9-0 for the Blue Devils — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. This isn’t just about another win. It’s about survival in the elite circle of unbeaten teams, a battle royale that promises fireworks, grit, and razor-sharp competitiveness. Michigan State’s recent demolition of Iowa and North Carolina has set the stage for a showdown with one of Duke’s most formidable lineups, fresh off a nail-biting triumph over the defending national champs, Florida. With the Spartans slightly favored by a mere 1.5 points, the scales are finely tipped yet unpredictable. Buckle up; this game’s going down to the wire and then some. Dive deeper into all the twists, TV info, and my take on the outcome right here. LEARN MORE

It doesn’t get much bigger than this when it comes to college basketball in December.

Michigan State basketball will host Duke in a top 10 battle on Saturday afternoon in front of a rocking Breslin Center crowd. The Spartans and Blue Devils will both look to remain undefeated, with the winner remaining among the ranks of unbeaten on the year.

Michigan State comes into this game with an 8-0 record, and looking to build off back-to-back dominant victories over Iowa and North Carolina in their last two games. The Spartans already have wins over three ranked teams this year (Arkansas, Kentucky and North Carolina), but beating Duke would be their most notable victory of the year thus far.

Duke is a perfect 9-0 on the year, coming off a narrow, nail-biter win over defending national champions Florida earlier this week. Along with their win against the Gators earlier this week, the Blue Devils have marquee wins over Texas, Kansas and Arkansas this season.

Michigan State is listed as a narrow 1 1/2-point favorite over Duke in this game, according to FanDuel.

Prepare for this game by checking out the television info and my game prediction below:

Broadcast Info

Michigan State's Jaxon Kohler pulls down a rebound against Iowa during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. — Michigan State’s Jaxon Kohler pulls down a rebound against Iowa during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Date / Tip Time: Saturday, Dec. 6 at 12 p.m. ET

TV: FOX

Game Prediction

Michigan State's Coen Carr dunks against Iowa during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. — Michigan State’s Coen Carr dunks against Iowa during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Prediction: Michigan State 77, Duke 74

This is going to be a fun game, and one that I feel like whoever has the ball last is going to win. So while I’m going to pick the Spartans here, I wouldn’t be shocked if Duke came in and picked up the massive road win. But I’m going with the Spartans here because of the home court advantage and the play making ability of Jeremy Fears Jr. I believe those two things push the Spartans over the top to remain unbeaten and earn yet another massive win.

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