Michigan State is a 4.5-point favorite in today's home stint vs. Ohio State. It's a nationally televised game on CBS, with Bill "a kiss off the glass" Raftery providing the color commentary.

Noon tipoff. For all those going to the game? Bring your lungs.

Ohio State is another one of those teams we've played well against under Izzo, who is 18-8 against the Buckeyes. Michigan State leads the all-time series with Ohio State, 63-51, including a 40-15 advantage in games played in East Lansing. Overall, the Spartans have won 23-8 of the last 31 games in the series.

Key player? Either Durrell Summers and/or Raymar Morgan. Let's see if they can break out of their funks and dominate on both ends of the court like we know they can. Final score? ES predicts MSU 68, Ohio State 64.

Funny, never thought of it - in football we have Captain Kirk and in basketball we have Captain Morgan.