The line does seem strange since Michigan State won by 12 at Minny and then beat them by 29 at their place, yet the line is single-digits on a neutral
MSU just MAY cover. But remember, these conference tourneys are money makers. The more teams from your respective conference that gets in the dance the more money for the pool.
Look at UConn & Pitt losing; EVERYONE in the Big East is a winner because they lost. Look for UNC and Dukey to have some trouble today. From an economic standpoint, it makes a whole lot of sense for some cinderella stories in these conference tourneys.
Me, I'd take Minny and the 6. But I'll be laying off.
Anyway, I love (and will be) looking hard at bubble teams like Michigan, Minny, Va. Tech. BC, Maryland, Cuse & Ok State. etc. from the big conferences.