What makes the Champions Classic great is that the same four teams play in it each season. Kentucky, Michigan State, Kansas, and Duke are all elite programs in the sport. That’s why, regardless of what the matchups are, two great games can be expected on the night of the event.

Tipoff from Madison Square Garden in New York is 6:30 p.m. ET. The Wildcats are 4.5-point favorites in the latest Kentucky vs. Michigan State odds, while the over/under is 153.5. Before making any Michigan State vs. Kentucky picks, check out the men's college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

Jeremy Fears Jr. will play in his third Champions Classic, and the Michigan State basketball point guard is showing the spotlight doesn't bother him.

The Champions Classic continues to showcase top college basketball programs. On Tuesday night, No. 17 Michigan State faces No. 12 Kentucky, and No. 5 Duke takes on No. 24 Kansas at Madison Square Garden.

Will Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats basketball team beat Tom Izzo's Michigan State Spartans today in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden?

Kentucky played its first big game of the season last week and lost to Louisville on the road, but the good news is they will have another shot at a big game t

The Wildcats take a tumble in the rankings ahead of their next Top 25 battle with Michigan State on Tuesday night.