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Michigan State Dominates Kentucky in NCAAB Clash

Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 6:30 PM ET · Madison Square Garden

Michigan State Spartans 83, Kentucky Wildcats 66, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Michigan State Spartans beat Kentucky Wildcats 83-66 at Madison Square Garden on November 18, 2025.

The Michigan State Spartans secured a decisive victory over the Kentucky Wildcats, winning 83-66 at Madison Square Garden. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it showcased two storied programs with contrasting recent performances. Michigan State entered the game with a perfect away record of 4-0, while Kentucky struggled with a home record of 3-2.

In terms of recent form, Kentucky has faced challenges, finishing their last ten games with a record of 4-6 and currently on a one-game losing streak. They averaged 78.8 points scored but allowed 79.8 points per game during this stretch. Their last five games reflected a slight dip in performance, with an average of 78.0 points scored and 81.0 points allowed, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. Their recent results included a mix of wins and losses, with their last game being a loss against the Florida Gators, where they scored 63 points while allowing 71.

On the other hand, Michigan State's recent form has been more favorable, with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games and a current two-game losing streak. They averaged 78.5 points scored and 77.2 points allowed during this period. In their last five games, they managed to score an average of 81.6 points while allowing 80.6 points, showcasing their offensive capabilities despite their recent setbacks. Their last game was a loss to the UCLA Bruins, where they scored 84 points but conceded 88.

When considering home versus away performance, Kentucky's home record of 2-2 contrasts with Michigan State's away record of 2-3, highlighting the Spartans' ability to perform on the road. The two teams had met earlier in the season, with Michigan State previously defeating Kentucky 83-66, marking this game as a continuation of their competitive rivalry.

Injuries were not noted in the provided facts, suggesting both teams may have fielded their full rosters for this encounter. The market had priced Kentucky as the underdog, with a home win probability of 0.0 according to the final figures.

The conditions at Madison Square Garden were likely conducive to an exciting matchup, with both teams bringing their fan bases to the iconic venue. Viewers were treated to a display of offensive prowess from Michigan State, highlighted by significant scoring plays in the second half, including a dunk by Cam Ward and a three-point jumper from Collin Chandler.

Overall, the game underscored Michigan State's strength as they capitalized on Kentucky's defensive lapses, further establishing their dominance in this early-season clash.

Leaders

PointsOtega Oweh12Kentucky Wildcats
AssistsOtega Oweh3Kentucky Wildcats
ReboundsOtega Oweh4Kentucky Wildcats
PointsJaxon Kohler20Michigan State Spartans
AssistsJeremy Fears Jr.13Michigan State Spartans
ReboundsCarson Cooper7Michigan State Spartans

Recent form

Kentucky Wildcats

Last 10: 4-6Streak L178.8 scored · 79.8 allowed per game2-2 at home

L63-71at Florida GatorsMar 13
W78-72at Missouri TigersMar 12
W87-82vs LSU TigersMar 11
L77-84vs Florida GatorsMar 7
L85-96at Texas A&M AggiesMar 4
W91-77vs Vanderbilt CommodoresFeb 28
W72-63at South Carolina GamecocksFeb 25
L74-75at Auburn TigersFeb 22
L78-86vs Georgia BulldogsFeb 18
L83-92at Florida GatorsFeb 14

Michigan State Spartans

Last 10: 6-4Streak L278.5 scored · 77.2 allowed per game2-3 away

L84-88vs UCLA BruinsMar 14
L80-90at Michigan WolverinesMar 8
W91-87vs Rutgers Scarlet KnightsMar 6
W77-64at Indiana HoosiersMar 1
W76-74at Purdue BoilermakersFeb 27
W66-60vs Ohio State BuckeyesFeb 22
W82-59vs UCLA BruinsFeb 18
L71-92at Wisconsin BadgersFeb 14
W85-82vs Illinois Fighting IlliniFeb 8
L73-76at Minnesota Golden GophersFeb 5

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Michigan	37-3	-	19-1
Nebraska	28-7	4	15-5
Michigan State	27-8	4	15-5
Illinois	28-9	4	15-5
Wisconsin	24-11	5	14-6
Purdue	30-9	6	13-7
UCLA	24-12	6	13-7
Ohio State	21-13	7	12-8
Iowa	24-13	9	10-10
Indiana	18-14	10	9-11
Minnesota	15-18	11	8-12
USC	18-14	12	7-13
Washington	16-17	12	7-13
Rutgers	14-20	13	6-14
Northwestern	15-19	14	5-15
Oregon	12-20	14	5-15
Maryland	12-21	15	4-16
Penn State	12-20	16	3-17
Florida	27-8	-	16-2
Arkansas	28-9	3	13-5
Alabama	25-10	3	13-5
Vanderbilt	27-9	5	11-7
Tennessee	25-12	5	11-7
Texas A&M	22-12	5	11-7
Georgia	22-11	6	10-8
Kentucky	22-14	6	10-8
Missouri	20-13	6	10-8
Texas	21-15	7	9-9
Auburn	22-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma	21-16	9	7-11
Mississippi State	13-19	11	5-13
Ole Miss	15-20	12	4-14
South Carolina	13-19	12	4-14
LSU	15-17	13	3-15

Box score

Stat	Michigan State Spartans	Kentucky Wildcats
Field goals	32-64	20-57
Field goal %	50	35
Three-pointers	11-22	7-30
Three-point %	50	23
Free throws	8-10	19-22
Free throw %	80	86
Rebounds	42	28
Offensive rebounds	10	6
Defensive rebounds	32	22
Assists	25	13
Steals	5	7
Blocks	4	6
Turnovers	13	9
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	17
Fast-break points	8	16
Points in the paint	30	24
Fouls	17	15
Largest lead	24	5
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	0

How the scoring went

2nd Half50-31Jaxon Kohler made Layup. Assisted by Trey Fort.
2nd Half50-32Mouhamed Dioubate made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-33Mouhamed Dioubate made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-35Mouhamed Dioubate made Layup.
2nd Half50-37Mouhamed Dioubate made Dunk.
2nd Half53-37Kur Teng made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jeremy Fears Jr..
2nd Half56-37Kur Teng made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jeremy Fears Jr..
2nd Half56-39Malachi Moreno made Layup.
2nd Half56-40Otega Oweh made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-41Otega Oweh made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-41Divine Ugochukwu made Layup.
2nd Half58-43Jasper Johnson made Layup. Assisted by Malachi Moreno.
2nd Half58-44Jasper Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-45Malachi Moreno made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-46Malachi Moreno made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-48Kam Williams made Dunk.
2nd Half60-48Trey Fort made Jumper. Assisted by Jeremy Fears Jr..
2nd Half60-50Jasper Johnson made Layup.
2nd Half63-50Jesse McCulloch made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kur Teng.
2nd Half63-52Mouhamed Dioubate made Jumper.
2nd Half65-52Kur Teng made Jumper. Assisted by Jeremy Fears Jr..
2nd Half67-52Jaxon Kohler made Layup. Assisted by Jeremy Fears Jr..
2nd Half67-55Otega Oweh made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Collin Chandler.
2nd Half69-55Jaxon Kohler made Layup.
2nd Half70-55Jaxon Kohler made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-55Jaxon Kohler made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-55Cam Ward made Dunk. Assisted by Jeremy Fears Jr..
2nd Half75-55Cam Ward made Layup. Assisted by Jeremy Fears Jr..
2nd Half75-56Denzel Aberdeen made Free Throw.
2nd Half76-56Jordan Scott made Free Throw.
2nd Half77-56Jeremy Fears Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half78-56Jeremy Fears Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half80-56Cam Ward made Dunk. Assisted by Denham Wojcik.
2nd Half80-59Collin Chandler made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Otega Oweh.
2nd Half80-60Malachi Moreno made Free Throw.
2nd Half80-61Malachi Moreno made Free Throw.
2nd Half83-61Trey Fort made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Denham Wojcik.
2nd Half83-62Malachi Moreno made Free Throw.
2nd Half83-63Malachi Moreno made Free Throw.
2nd Half83-66Jasper Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kam Williams.

Win probability

Above the line favours Kentucky Wildcats, below favours Michigan State Spartans.