Michigan State vs. Northwestern: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 12

Updated Jan. 12, 2025 10:28 a.m. ET

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The No. 16 Michigan State Spartans (13-2, 4-0 Big Ten) will attempt to extend a three-game road win streak when they visit the Northwestern Wildcats (10-5, 1-3 Big Ten) on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The contest airs at 12:00 PM ET on FOX.

The Spartans are a 2.5-point favorite against the Wildcats when the Spartans and Wildcats hit the court. The matchup features a point total of 138.

Keep scrolling to get the download ahead of betting on the Michigan State-Northwestern matchup.

Michigan State vs. Northwestern How to Watch & Odds

When: Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET
Where: Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois
How to watch on TV: FOX
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Spartans vs Wildcats Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Spartans	-2.5	-108	-112	138	-108	-112	-148	+124

Michigan State vs. Northwestern Prediction

Pick ATS: Michigan State (-2.5)
Pick OU: Over (138)
Prediction: Michigan State 75, Northwestern 68

Learn more about the Michigan State Spartans vs. the Northwestern Wildcats game on FOX Sports!

Michigan State vs. Northwestern Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Spartans 70, Wildcats 68.
The Spartans have a 59.7% chance to claim victory in this game based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Wildcats sit with a 44.6% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Michigan State has compiled a 10-5-0 ATS record so far this year.
Northwestern has covered eight times in 15 games with a spread this year.
Michigan State has been favored by 2.5 points or more 12 times this season, and covered the spread in eight of those games.
Northwestern has been an underdog by 2.5 points or more five times this season, and covered the spread in three of those games.

Key Total Facts

Spartans games have finished with more than 138 points 11 times so far this year.
Wildcats games have finished with over 138 points scored eight times this year.
The Spartans and Wildcats average 155.6 points per game combined, which is 17.6 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

Michigan State has won 11 of 12 games when listed as the moneyline favorite this season (91.7%).
Northwestern has entered the game as underdogs five times this season and won once.
Michigan State has won all 11 games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -148 or shorter.
Northwestern has a record of 1-4 when it is set as the underdog by +124 or more by sportsbooks this season.

Michigan State vs. Northwestern: Recent Results

Spartans vs Wildcats Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
3/6/2024	Spartans	-9	135.5	-455	+350	53-49 MST
1/7/2024	Spartans	-3	136	-162	+136	88-74 NW

Michigan State vs. Northwestern: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	Michigan State	Northwestern
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	81.5 (51)	74.1 (212)
Points Allowed (Rank)	65.9 (45)	66.2 (50)
Rebounds (Rank)	10.5 (83)	9.1 (187)
3pt Made (Rank)	5.7 (346)	6.1 (328)
Assists (Rank)	18.3 (11)	15.1 (108)
Turnovers (Rank)	11.9 (224)	9.1 (13)

Michigan State 2024-25 Key Players

Spartans Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Jaden	15	14.1	4.0	1.7	0.7	0.3	1.4
Jase Richardson	14	9.5	2.6	2.1	1.1	0.4	0.9
Coen Carr	15	8.7	3.9	0.1	0.7	0.7	0.1
Frankie Fidler	15	8.3	3.1	0.8	0.4	0.1	0.5
Jaxon Kohler	15	7.9	8.4	1.3	0.5	0.8	0.3

Northwestern 2024-25 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Nick Martinelli	15	19.4	5.7	1.8	0.8	0.2	1.0
Brooks Barnhizer	11	19.3	9.4	4.5	2.5	1.3	1.2
Jalen Leach	15	13.5	1.8	2.3	1.4	0.1	1.5
Ty Berry	15	7.3	2.6	1.0	1.4	0.2	1.7
Matthew Nicholson	15	5.0	5.0	1.4	0.6	1.3	0.0