My main concern, as usual, but especially today, is if anyone outside the starters and Livers is forced to play 5+ minutes. Otherwise, presumably Michigan will go to go past their top 6 only when MSU does (ie. DDJ only plays against Loyer, Brooks against Brown, Johns against Kithier).
Michigan should have a decent advantage in not committing and forcing turnovers, rebounding should be fairly even, as should shooting after accounting for Ward's absence. Fouls and free throws are my main concern.
If Michigan plays its best (which they tend to do in big games, especially at home, to be sure), it could be another game like Villanova, North Carolina, and Purdue, but I certainly don't expect that.