The Michigan State Spartans will face Wisconsin in the Big-10 Final on Sunday, and the Badgers are a sizable favorite. Wisconsin was able to overcome slow starts against Michigan and Purdue, winning both those games by double-digits. The Spartans were fortunate to have escaped with a 62-58 win over Maryland, after trailing the Terrapins by 16 points in the first half. They won't likely be able to recover from a slow start against the Badgers, and my money is on Wisconsin to win by double-digits.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Previous History - These teams played just once during the regular season, and Wisconsin won at home by a score of 68-61. The Badgers have won four straight since then, and all of those victories came by a double-digit margin.

2. Neutral Site Games - The Badgers are 5-0 in their neutral site games so far this season, and they are 11-3-1 in their last 15 games on neutral territory.

3. X-Factor - Spartans guard Denzel Valentine scored just three points on 1-of-8 shooting in yesterday's game against Maryland. That's not going to cut it against a much stronger opponent today.

Selection: This is a play on the Wisconsin Badgers(10*)