Watch MSU-Samford basketball game today: TV channel, streaming

Michigan State basketball will once again try to avoid an upset on its home floor in a non-conference game against the Samford Bulldogs.

The Spartans come into this game needing a strong finish last time out to avoid losing to Bowling Green on Saturday. Michigan State is 3-1 overall, with the lone loss coming against No. 1 Kansas last week.

Samford comes into this game with a 4-1 record on the year. The Bulldogs were picked to win the Southern Conference in the pre-season polland reached the NCAA Tournament last season – where they came close to upsetting Kansas in the first round.

How to watch the Michigan State basketball game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:

What channel is Michigan State vs. Samford game on today? Time, TV program

TV channel: Peacock (streaming only)

Start time: 8 p.m. ET

Michigan State vs. Samford predictions, picks, odds

Michigan State 83, Samford 72: Michigan State has gotten off to a bad start in each of its non-conference games against mid-major competition, so I’d expect the same here. The difference, however, is that Samford is a true NCAA Tournament-caliber team. I predict the Spartans will win this game, but don’t be surprised if the Bulldogs are in until the final minutes of the game with a strong chance to pull away.

ODDS: Michigan State -15.5