Michigan State vs New Mexico prediction, picks for 2025 men's NCAA Tournament
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The 2025 men's NCAA Tournament marches on today with the second round of action across the country.
Today's second-round matchups feature a game between Michigan State and New Mexico in the South Region.
The Michigan State Spartans earned a No. 2 seed in the 2025 March Madness bracket and earned a win over the Bryant Bulldogs in the first round. The Spartans' opponent, the 10th-seeded New Mexico Lobos, advanced after upsetting the Marquette Golden Eagles on Friday.
Michigan State ranks seventh in the country in the KenPom rankings behind the fifth-best defense and 24th-ranked offense. Colorado State ranks 41st overall with the 75th-ranked offense and 19th-ranked defense.
Here's how our experts see today's Round of 32 clash playing out. Be sure to check out Paste BN's complete March Madness bracket predictions to see our team's picks for every game. While you're at it, don't forget to read our tournament bold predictions and upset picks.
Michigan State vs. New Mexico picks and predictions
- Jordan Mendoza: Michigan State
- Paul Myerberg: Michigan State
- Erick Smith: Michigan State
- Eddie Timanus: Michigan State
- Dan Wolken: Michigan State
- Jeremy Cluff: Michigan State 75, New Mexico 70
It's a clean sweep among our experts on which team will advance to the Sweet 16. Michigan State's dominant win over Bryant earned support from our experts and each of them predicts the Spartans will make the Sweet 16 after failing to do so last season.
Michigan State vs. New Mexico date, start time, where to watch
- Game Day: Sunday, March 23, 2025
- Game Time: 8:40 p.m. ET
- Location: Rocket Arena in Cleveland
- TV Channel: TNT
- Live Stream: Sling - Watch Now!
Watch Michigan State vs. New Mexico on SlingTV
Michigan State vs. New Mexico odds
Odds as of Sunday, March 23 via BetMGM.
- Spread: Michigan State -7.5 (-105)
- Moneyline Favorite: Michigan State -300
- Moneyline Underdog: New Mexico +240
- Total: 148.5
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