EAST LANSING, Mich. — Tom Izzo predicted Saturday’s game against No. 10 Illinois would be a “helter-skelter game.” And that’s exactly what it was. Both teams went on runs. Both seemed in control at different times. The game saw 16 lead changes, including 10 in the second half alone. There were 10 times when the game was tied. It was a battle to the end and Michigan State survived, outlasting the Illini, 88-80. It was a much-needed win for the Spartans, who were coming off a painful loss at Minnesota on Tuesday. Michigan State improved to 15-9 on the season and 6-7 in Big Ten play and bolstered…