Michigan State vs. Northwestern Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 8

Updated Jan. 8, 2026 8:28 p.m. ET

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The No. 12 Michigan State Spartans (13-2, 3-1 Big Ten) will look to build on a four-game home winning streak when they square off against the Northwestern Wildcats (8-6, 0-3 Big Ten) on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Jack Breslin Students Events Center. The game airs at 6:30 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network.

The Spartans are a double-digit favorite against the Wildcats when the Spartans and the Wildcats meet. The Spartans are favored by 13.5 points. The matchup features a point total of 143.5.

Keep reading to get everything you need to know before wagering on the Michigan State-Northwestern game.

Michigan State vs. Northwestern How to Watch & Odds

When: Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: Jack Breslin Students Events Center in East Lansing, Michigan
TV: Big Ten Network
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

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	-13.5	-105	-115	143.5	-112	-108	-1042	+661

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Michigan State vs. Northwestern Prediction

Pick ATS: Northwestern (+13.5)
Pick OU: Over (143.5)
Prediction: Michigan State 80, Northwestern 67

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Michigan State vs. Northwestern Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Spartans 78, Wildcats 65.
The Spartans have a 91.2% chance to collect the win in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Wildcats sit with a 13.1% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Michigan State has won eight games against the spread this season, while failing to cover seven times.
Northwestern is 4-10-0 ATS this year.
Michigan State has covered the spread twice this season (2-5 ATS) when playing as at least 13.5-point favorites.

Key Total Facts

The Spartans games have had more than 143.5 points scored on seven occasions this season.
Wildcats games have gone over 143.5 points on 10 occasions this season.
The Spartans and Wildcats average 159.5 points per game combined, which is 16 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

Michigan State has not lost as the moneyline favorite this season, going 12-0.
Northwestern has been the underdog in three games this season, and it has failed to win any of those contests.
Michigan State has won all seven games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -1042 or shorter.
Northwestern has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +661.

Michigan State vs. Northwestern: Recent Results

Spartans vs Wildcats Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
1/12/2025	Spartans	-2.5	137.5	-137	+115	78-68 MST

Michigan State vs. Northwestern: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Michigan State	Northwestern
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	79.1 (139)	80.4 (115)
Points Allowed (Rank)	64.4 (15)	70.4 (105)
Rebounds (Rank)	12.4 (13)	7.9 (314)
3pt Made (Rank)	7.8 (195)	6.2 (319)
Assists (Rank)	19.3 (9)	18.6 (21)
Turnovers (Rank)	11.9 (216)	8.4 (2)

Michigan State 2025-26 Key Players

Spartans Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Jaxon Kohler	15	14.2	10.2	1.4	0.8	1	1.9
Coen Carr	15	11.9	5.2	1.6	0.7	1.1	0.4
Jeremy Fears Jr.	15	11.9	2.9	8.9	1.1	0	0.8
Carson Cooper	15	9.7	7	1.5	0.6	1	0
Kur Teng	15	7.4	2.1	1.1	0.5	0.1	1.5

Northwestern 2025-26 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Nick Martinelli	13	23	6.5	1.6	0.7	0.5	1.2
Arrinten Page	13	15	6.5	2.8	1.1	1.3	0.5
Jayden Reid	14	11.6	1.7	5.4	0.6	0.1	0.8
Tre Singleton	14	7.5	4.7	1.6	0.5	0.6	0.4
Angelo Ciaravino	13	6.9	4.3	1.6	0.4	0.6	0.2