Michigan State vs. Cornell Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Dec 29

The No. 9 Michigan State Spartans (11-1) will look to build on a three-game win streak when they host the Cornell Big Red (6-5) on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Jack Breslin Students Events Center. The contest airs at 7 p.m. ET on FS1.

The Spartans hit the court as massive favorites against the Big Red. The Spartans are favored by 24.5 points. The game's point total is set at 159.5.

Keep reading to get all you need to know ahead of wagering on the Michigan State-Cornell matchup.

Michigan State vs. Cornell How to Watch & Odds

• When: Monday, December 29, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
• Where: Jack Breslin Students Events Center in East Lansing, Michigan
• TV: FS1
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Michigan State vs. Cornell Prediction

• Pick ATS: Cornell (+24.5)
  
• Pick OU: Under (159.5)
  
• Prediction: Michigan State 90, Cornell 68

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Michigan State vs. Cornell Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

• Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Spartans 92, Big Red 68.
• The Spartans have a 98.8% chance to claim victory in this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability.
• The Big Red have a 3.7% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

• Michigan State has covered six times in 12 matchups with a spread this season.
• Cornell has put together a 3-7-0 ATS record so far this season.
• Michigan State has not covered the spread this season (0-2 ATS) when playing as at least 24.5-point favorites.

Key Total Facts

• The Spartans and their opponent have scored more than 159.5 points combined just once this season.
• There have been seven Big Red games this year with more than 159.5 points scored.
• The Spartans and Big Red combine to average 168.4 points per contest, which is 8.9 more than the total for this game.

Key Moneyline Facts

• Michigan State has not lost as the moneyline favorite this season, going 10-0.
• Cornell has been listed as the underdog five times this season and have failed to win any of those games.
• Michigan State has won all three games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -8333 or shorter.
• Cornell has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +2600.

Michigan State vs. Cornell: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

Michigan State 2025-26 Key Players

Cornell 2025-26 Key Players

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