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(NCAAB) Arizona vs. Michigan State, 11/11/2016 2:00 PM, Score: 65 - 63
Point Spread: 1.50 | -113.00 Arizona (Away)
Result: Win
Reputation appears to be playing a big role in this season opener, as the Spartans are rebuilding after losing almost all of their key contributors from last season. Gone are program icon Denzel Valentine, point guard Bryn Forbes and rugged forward Matt Costello. Still, in a battle of teams that historically start slow, many will prefer a team coached by Tom Izzo than Sean Miller. But Arizona has two of the Pac-12's better returning players in guards Allonzo Trier and Kadeem Allen. The Wildcats should have a slight edge on opening night.