Duke vs. Michigan State live updates: Score, highlights, predictions, analysis

After a 2-0 start, the No. 2 ranked Duke Blue Devils face the No. 5 ranked Michigan State Spartans Tuesday night in Chicago, Illinois. John Scheyer's Blue Devils, who are one of the deepest teams in the country, are led by junior center Patrick Ngongba, who is averaging 19.0 points and 8.0 rebounds

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After a 2-0 start, the No. 2 ranked Duke Blue Devils face the No. 5 ranked Michigan State Spartans Tuesday night in Chicago, Illinois.

John Scheyer's Blue Devils, who are one of the deepest teams in the country, are led by junior center Patrick Ngongba, who is averaging 19.0 points and 8.0 rebounds per game, while sophomore guard Cayden Boozer is leading the ACC with 7.5 assist per game.

Senior guard Jeremy Fears Jr. leads the No. 5 Spartans, averaging a double-double through two games with 12.5 points and 10.0 assists per game. Transfer acquisition Anton Bonke is also averaging a double-double, posting 10 points and 10 rebounds per game for Tom Izzo's squad early on.

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Duke vs Michigan State predictions, betting odds

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Spread: Duke (-6.5)
Total O/U: 149.5
Moneyline: Duke (-333)
Prediction: Duke 79 Michigan State 70: Duke's depth and defense should be the outweighing factors as the Blue Devils look for their first win against a ranked opponent to begin the 2026-27 season.