5 Bold Predictions For No. 2 Virginia vs. No. 7 Michigan State

By Jerry Landry

5 Bold Predictions For No. 2 Virginia vs. No. 7 Michigan State

Tom Izzo Michigan State Spartans Denzel Valentine — The Michigan State Spartans are back in March and back to early survival success. This Sunday’s rematch reels in the Virginia Cavaliers at a slightly lower seed, but a much more intense revenge factor. Here are five bold predictions for Virginia vs. Michigan State -- part two!

5. Michigan State Hits Seven Triples In The First Half

Travis Trice Michigan State Spartans NCAA Tournament

5. Michigan State Hits Seven Triples In The First Half

Travis Trice Michigan State Spartans NCAA Tournament — Virginia’s defense can be grounded by great shooting, especially from the perimeter. Tom Izzo knows this, and given MSU’s smaller rotation, expect the Spartans to swing the ball around and launch several three-balls.

4. Branden Dawson Rips 10 Rebounds

Michigan State Spartans NCAA Tournament Branden Dawson Ellis

4. Branden Dawson Rips 10 Rebounds

Michigan State Spartans NCAA Tournament Branden Dawson Ellis — The Big Ten’s rebounding leader will continue to be the Spartans' possession-altering force in the paint. Dawson should be Virginia’s greatest concern on Sunday, and with 10 or more rebounds, Dawson will be MSU’s greatest threat.

3. Anthony Gill Gets A Double-Double

Virginia Cavaliers Michigan State Spartans Anthony Gill NCAA Tournament

3. Anthony Gill Gets A Double-Double

Virginia Cavaliers Michigan State Spartans Anthony Gill NCAA Tournament — Size can hurt Michigan State, and Anthony Gill of Virginia has just enough of it. Watch for the 6-foot-8 forward to make a difference down low, and come away with at least 15 points and 10 rebounds.

2. Branden Dawson Will Foul Out

Branden Dawson Michigan State Spartans Sparty NCAA Tournament

2. Branden Dawson Will Foul Out

Branden Dawson Michigan State Spartans Sparty NCAA Tournament — Dawson will do damage on the boards, but the senior will do so recklessly. Dawson saw limited minutes due to foul trouble against the Georgia Bulldogs, and with Virginia endangering the Spartans’ season, Dawson will be on the floor to collect a fifth foul.

1. Virginia Gets Revenge On Sparty

Virginia Cavaliers Michigan State Spartans NCAA Tournament Sparty

1. Virginia Gets Revenge On Sparty

Virginia Cavaliers Michigan State Spartans NCAA Tournament Sparty — Tony Bennett is sick and tired of hearing what month it is, and will have the Cavaliers ready to pack-line and pack-up the Spartans.

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