March Madness: Michigan State vs. Marquette odds, picks and predictions

The 7th-seeded Michigan State Spartans (20-12) and No. 2 Marquette Golden Eagles (29-6) tangle Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The East Region tussle at Nationwide Arena in Columbus is slated to tip off at 5:15 p.m. ET (CBS). Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Michigan State vs. Marquetteodds as we make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Michigan State covered as a 2.5-point favorite in a 72-62 victory over USC Friday to advance. The Spartans are 3-1 and shooting 45.6% from distance over their last 4 games. That's a big improvement on their already elite 3-point shooting that ranks 4th in the nation at 39.52%.

Marquette is No. 4 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll . The Golden Eagles downed Vermont 78-61 Friday comfortably covering as 10-point favorites. Marquette is 10-0 since Feb. 11 including victories over St. John's, Connecticut and Xavier on the way to claiming the Big East Conference championship.