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Michigan State vs. Duke: Date, Time, Channel & Line

Michigan State’s Travis Trice shoots the ball against Louisville’s Mangok Mathiang during the 2015 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. (Getty)

Michigan State may have been a team counted out, but head coach Tom Izzo had other plans for his Spartans squad. Izzo, who has quite a postseason resume, knows the recipe for success and has showcased that as the Spartans defeated No. 10 Georgia and delivered upsets to No. 2 Virginia, No. 3 Oklahoma and No. 4 Louisville in overtime to move on to the Final Four.

MSU will take on No. 1 Duke.

Duke came into the tournament looking for redemption from last year’s early dismissal. After receiving a selection committee bid, the Blue Devils have knocked off No. 16 Robert Morris, No. 8 San Diego State, No. 5 Utah and No. 2 Gonzaga. And with the win it will be the Blue Devils first Final Four since 2010.

Here’s what you need to know about the game:


The Basics

Who:

No. 1 Duke vs. No. 7 Michigan State

What:

NCAA Tournament Final Four

When:

Saturday, April 4

Where:

Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana

Time:

6:09 p.m. Eastern

Channel:

CBS

Line:

Keep up with OddsShark for when it publishes the matchup odds and line.


Scouting Michigan State

Record: 27-11 overall, 12-6 Big Ten

Coach: Tom Izzo, 20th season

Offensive Points Per Game: 71.9

Defensive Points Allowed Per Game: 63.1

Scoring Leader: Travis Trice, 14.8

Rebounding Leader: Branden Dawson, 9.0

Assists Leader: Travis Trice, 5.2


Scouting Duke

Record: 33-4 overall, 15-3 ACC

Coach: Mike Krzyzewski, 34th season

Offensive Points Per Game: 80.6

Defensive Points Allowed Per Game: 65.3

Scoring Leader: Jahlil Okafor, 17.8

Rebounding Leader: Jahlil Okafor, 8.8

Assists Leader: Tyus Jones, 5.8

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