Sweet 16 first look: Michigan State vs. Kansas State odds, lines and trends

The 7th-seeded Michigan State Spartans (21-12) will battle the No. 3-seeded Kansas State Wildcats (25-9) in a Thursday Sweet 16 contest in New York. Tip time for the East Region tussle at Madison Square Garden is set for 6:30 p.m. ET (TBS). Below, we look at Michigan State vs. Kansas State from Tipico Sportsbook. Plus, check out our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Michigan State has thus far taken down USC and Marquette in these brackets. Spartans coach Tom Izzo is looking to get MSU into the Final Four for his 9th time. Michigan State is 4-1 over its last 5 games; that's the team's best stretch since winning 7 in a row from Dec. 7-Jan. 10.

Kansas State is No. 13 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll . The Wildcats have logged tournament wins against Montana State and Kentucky after having lost their regular-season finale and being ousted in their 1st game of the Big 12 Tournament.