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

Updated Jan. 8, 2026 3:28 p.m. ET

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The No. 12 Michigan State Spartans (13-2, 3-1 Big Ten) will host the Northwestern Wildcats (8-6, 0-3 Big Ten) after winning four home games in a row. The contest tips at 6:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

The Spartans take the court as double-digit favorites against the Wildcats. The Spartans are favored by 13.5 points. The matchup features an over/under of 142.5.

Keep scrolling to get all the information before placing bets on the Michigan State-Northwestern matchup.

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	-107	-113	142.5	-109	-110	-1053	+669

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Michigan State vs. Northwestern Prediction

Pick ATS: Northwestern (+13.5)
Pick OU: Over (142.5)
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 matchup is Spartans 78, Wildcats 64.
The Spartans have a 91.3% chance to collect the win in this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Wildcats hold a 13.0% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Michigan State has covered eight times in 15 matchups with a spread this season.
Northwestern is 4-10-0 ATS this year.
Michigan State has covered the spread twice when favored by 13.5 points or more this season (in seven opportunities).

Key Total Facts

The Spartans games have had more than 142.5 points scored on seven occasions this year.
Wildcats games have finished with over 142.5 points scored 10 times this year.
The Spartans and Wildcats average 159.5 points per game combined, which is 17 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

Michigan State has been listed as the moneyline favorite a total of 12 times this season, and it has won all of those games.
Northwestern has been listed as the underdog three times this season and have failed to win any of those games.
Michigan State has won all seven games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -1053 or shorter.
Northwestern has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +669.

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