East Lansing – Michigan State basketball is heavily favored to defeat detroit Mercy Friday night, continuing a series rekindled after a decades-long hiatus. The Spartans (2-0) will host the Titans (0-2) at the Breslin Center in a game carrying historical weight, given Detroit’s early dominance over coach Tom Izzo.
MSU returns nearly its entire roster from last season and is looking to build on a strong start. Detroit, meanwhile, boasts the Horizon League’s leading returning scorer in senior guard Orlando Lovejoy. The Titans returned more production than any other team in the country, a notable achievement for a mid-major program. However, they’ve struggled with outside shooting, currently at less than 23% from three-point range, despite the presence of sophomore TJ Nadeau, their best long-range shooter. Detroit has been utilizing a smaller starting lineup, featuring four players 6-foot-5 or shorter.
The matchup presents an interesting dynamic, as Detroit is coached by a former Izzo assistant.Past contests between the programs where competitive, with Detroit winning Izzo’s first three seasons at MSU, but this Titans team lacks the firepower of those earlier squads.
Game Details:
* Opponent: Detroit Mercy
* Date: Friday, November 22, 2025
* Time: 7:00 PM EST
* location: Breslin Center, East Lansing, MI
* TV: (Information not provided in source text)
* Betting Line: (Information not provided in source text)
Prediction:
MSU is projected to win convincingly, 88-58.