Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 7:00p ET

Cameron Indoor Stadium

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Tuesday night, the Spartans of Michigan State will square off against the Blue Devils of Duke University. Michigan State comes in at 1 - 0 while Duke brings a 2 - 0 record.

The Michigan State Spartans didn't have an easy time of it in their season debut against the Naval Academy Midshipmen and they barely escaped with a 64 - 59 win. Tom Izzo's Spartans might have underestimated the smaller Midshipmen and it showed. Even though the Spartans led 36 -29 at the half, they were outhustled at both ends by the Midshipmen. In the 2^nd half, Michigan St. held on as Navy forced turnovers left and right. Along with the scare, Michigan State also lost guard Alvin Ellis III just 3 minutes into that game thanks to an ankle injury. There was no word on whether he would be available for the Duke game.

The Duke Blue Devils have opened the season in the same dominant fashion that college basketball fans have come to expect. After lighting up Presbyterian in their opener, they handed out a 109 -59 whipping to the Fairfield Stags in their last game. The Blue Devils spread the ball around they jumped out to a 44 - 30 lead at the half. The 2^nd half featured more of the same as Fairfield served as a sparring partner for Duke. Duke shot the ball well and had a solid game all around but they will face a greater test against Michigan State. Tom Izzo will definitely have his Spartans up for this game and they will not let the Blue Devils push them around.

Michigan State Spartans Betting Trends

Michigan State Spartans are 0-1-0 Against the Spread

Michigan State Spartans are 0-1-0 against the Over/Under

Duke Blue Devils Betting Trends

Duke Blue Devils are 2-0-0 Against the Spread

Duke Blue Devils are 1-0-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Michigan State Spartans

11/17/14 G Alvin Ellis III Ankle injured last game, doubtful Tuesday vs. Duke
11/13/14 F Javon Bess Foot out indefinitely

Duke Blue Devils

No injuries to report

Guy's Pick: Take Duke

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