Michigan State owns a timeshare at the Final Four. Texas Tech is a tourist making its first trip.

However, both programs are worthy contenders for the crown — each upset a top-seed in the Elite Eight — representing two of the nation’s toughest and most consistent squads, led by incredible coaches whose respective résumés seem to grow more impressive each year.

It’s easy to envision either side celebrating at the end of their national semifinal encounter.

Here’s a look at how the teams match up:

It’s easy to argue no one meant more to his team all season than Cassius Winston. The Big Ten Player of the Year was the constant during the Spartans’ injury-plagued season, averaging 18.9 points and 7.6 assists, raising the level of each of his teammates, while continually raising his level of play in the most crucial moments. Texas Tech’s Matt Mooney has been just about everything the team asked of the grad transfer, but winning this battle is asking too much.

Edge: Michigan State

The Red Raiders’ Davide Moretti is one of the nation’s best shooters, hitting 46.3 percent of 3-pointers and 92.2 percent of free throws, while averaging 11.6 points. Michigan State senior Matt McQuaid has made 42.2 percent from deep and averages 9.8 points, but is capable of becoming the team’s top-scoring threat, recently demonstrated in his 27-point outburst in the Big Ten Tournament title game.

Edge: Even

Tech’s Jarrett Culver could be selected in the top five of this year’s NBA draft. The Big 12 Player of the Year leads his team in scoring (18.9), rebounding (6.4) and assists (3.7). Michigan State’s Aaron Henry has played well since stepping in for injured Joshua Langford, but the freshman can’t fill the sneakers of the Spartans’ second-leading scorer.

Edge: Texas Tech

Neither was supposed to be here. Tariq Owens started at Tennessee, then transferred to St. John’s before playing his final season in Lubbock and giving a dominant defense one of the best shot-blockers in the country. Michigan State’s Kenny Goins arrived at East Lansing as a walk-on, earned a scholarship, became the Spartans’ top-rebounder and hit the game-winner against Duke in the Elite Eight.

Edge: Even

Michigan State’s Xavier Tillman has become the x-factor since moving into the starting lineup in Nick Ward’s absence. Tillman provides tremendous energy and defense while averaging 10.1 points, 7.3 rebounds and a team-high 1.7 blocks. Texas Tech senior Norense Odiase provides leadership and a high on-court IQ, but is limited offensively.

Edge:

Michigan State

Injuries have robbed Michigan State of a strength. Just seven players saw action against Duke, including Gabe Brown, who played three minutes. Texas Tech also relies heavily on its starters, but its bench gives a solid boost to a relentless defense via strong minutes from Brandone Francis, Kyler Edwards and Deshawn Corprew.

Edge: Texas Tech

Chris Beard, 46, made pit stops at a community college, junior college, Division III, Division II and Arkansas Little-Rock before taking over at Texas Tech. In his second year, the Red Raiders went to their first Elite Eight. Then, after losing six of their top eight scorers, they reached the Final Four. Tom Izzo, 64, is already a Hall of Famer, appearing in his eighth Final Four with the only college he’s ever coached at. Beard could become a legend. Izzo already is, needing two more wins to become the fourth active coach with multiple national titles.

Edge: Michigan State

Play this game 10 times and each team might win five. Each is well-coached, disciplined and tougher than just about any opponent it has faced up to this point. Texas Tech’s inimitable defense has held teams to an average of 57 points in the NCAA Tournament, and will hold Michigan State well below its normal offensive output, but Winston won’t be stopped. Even the best defense in the country won’t have an answer for the Spartans’ star when it matters most.

Michigan State 67, Texas Tech 63