Michigan State vs. Louisville Online Live Stream, TV Broadcast Info

Everything you need to know about the Michigan State vs. Louisville online live stream and TV broadcast, as well as game notes and prediction.

The Michigan State Spartans will welcome the Louisville Cardinals to the Breslin Center on Wednesday night in East Lansing, Mich.

Michigan State is entering the game with one of the nation’s best defenses. It’s also coming off a 77-64 win against Providence to capture the Wooden Legacy championship.

The Spartans are relying on senior guard Denzel Valentine to help improve their record to 8-0. Valentine has been a triple-double threat so far this season, and it doesn’t appear that anyone can stop him right now. Louisville will definitely try to be the first one to do so.

The Cardinals’ last win was Saturday against St. Louis, 77-57.

Rick Pitino and Tom Izzo are two of the best coaches in college basketball, and this could be a preview of what’s to come in March.

Below is everything you need to know about the game, including the Michigan State vs. Louisville online live stream, TV broadcast information, game notes and prediction.

Michigan State vs. Louisville Online Live Stream, Game Broadcast Information

Venue: Breslin Center, East Lansing, Mich.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 2
Tipoff Time: 7:15 p.m. ET
National TV: ESPN
Michigan State vs. Louisville Online Live Stream: Watch ESPN, Michigan State Radio Live Stream

Prediction

Until someone stops him, there’s no reason to bet against Valentine. He’s led the Spartans pretty fiercely so far, and all bets should be placed on him doing it again. Michigan State shares the basketball effortlessly at times, and the Louisville defense just won’t keep up. The Spartans will contain the Cardinals offense and come out with an unblemished record.

For the score prediction, check out our Michigan State vs. Louisville game preview.

Game Notes

Wednesday’s game features two of the best rebounding teams in the nation. Louisville leads the country in rebounding margin (+21.4) while Michigan State ranks third (+18.3). In last season’s Elite Eight contest, the Spartans and Cardinals were even on the glass, 41-41.
Denzel Valentine leads the Big Ten and ranks second in the nation, averaging 8.6 assists per contest. With 458 assists for his career, he ranks 10th in MSU history, seven behind Keith Appling and 33 behind Earvin Johnson. Valentine has either made or assisted on 50.0 percent of MSU’s field goals, as he boasts a career-best 4.0 assist-to-turnover ratio.
Louisville won its only previous matchup in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge, beating No. 14 Ohio State 64-55 in the event last year, the Cardinals’ first
season in the ACC .