The 2025-26 college basketball season is set to kick off on Monday night, with Michigan State facing off against Colgate at the Breslin Center. However, fans will need to pay for a subscription to BTN+ to watch the game, or tune in to the radio broadcast to hear play-by-play announcer Will Tieman’s iconic calls. Colgate, despite a 14-19 record last season, has a history of being a solid team and could potentially pose a threat to the Spartans. The Raiders have been known to score points, which could make for an interesting matchup.
Vegas, however, is not expecting a close game, with Michigan State favored by 22.5 points. The over/under is set at 144.5, and the moneyline has Michigan State as a heavy favorite at -9000, with Colgate at +2500. Despite the odds, the author of the article is considering betting on Colgate to cover the spread, citing Michigan State’s tendency to start games slowly and the fact that it’s the first contest of the year.
The author predicts that Michigan State will eventually settle in and take control of the game, winning by 20 points, but thinks that Colgate will cover the spread by a narrow margin. The predicted final score is Colgate 57, Michigan State 76. Overall, while the odds may not be in Colgate’s favor, the game could still be an interesting and competitive matchup, especially if the Raiders can get off to a strong start and keep the Spartans on their heels. With the season just getting underway, it will be exciting to see how both teams perform and whether they can live up to expectations.