Michigan State vs Northwestern Basketball Odds

The Spartans will play the Wildcats on Sunday, January 12th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 12:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, Michigan State and Northwestern are set to hit the hardwood on Sunday, January 12th, 2025. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2024-25 season in full stride, Michigan State currently has a 99.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Northwestern is 93.67.
  • Away Michigan State - Michigan State starts this game with a 2-0 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Northwestern - Northwestern meets Michigan State boasting a 8-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Michigan State currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the Big Ten Conference, with Northwestern now standing 7th (0.250) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 Big Ten Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Michigan State has a 0.867 overall win percentage, with Northwestern matching up with a 0.667 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Michigan State currently possesses 13-2 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Northwestern has tallied a 10-5 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus! Michigan State (13-2) faces Northwestern (10-5) in magical matchup.

Michigan State (4-0) leads Big Ten, while Northwestern (1-3) struggles.

Review the tables below to find the best point spread. Total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Spartans at Wildcats Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Northwestern
Favorite

Michigan State
Michigan State has a -2.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Northwestern has a +2.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. Northwestern is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 137.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 137.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Northwestern
Favorite

Michigan State
Michigan State is the -145 moneyline favorite. Risk $145 to win $100 on Michigan State at BetMGM. Northwestern is the +120 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $120 on Northwestern. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Michigan State vs Northwestern College Basketball game on Sunday, January 12th, 2025?

Michigan State is a -2.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Northwestern is a +2.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Michigan State vs Northwestern College Basketball game on Sunday, January 12th, 2025?

The best over line is 137.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 137.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Michigan State vs Northwestern College Basketball game on Sunday, January 12th, 2025?

Michigan State is a -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Northwestern is a +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
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Michigan State
Northwestern
1/12/25 12:00pm EST
-2.5 -105+2.5 -115
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Underdog Northwestern - Northwestern bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A +2.5 Northwestern underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.

Favorite Michigan State - Michigan State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A -2.5 Michigan State favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Michigan State at Northwestern Prop Bets

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Michigan State
Northwestern
First to 5 Points
1/12/25 12:00pm EST
-125-110Bet
Michigan State
Northwestern
First to 10 Points
1/12/25 12:00pm EST
-135-105Bet
Michigan State
Northwestern
First to 15 Points
1/12/25 12:00pm EST
-135-105Bet
Michigan State
Northwestern
Game to Overtime
1/12/25 12:00pm EST
Yes +675No -2000Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Michigan State, Northwestern
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
#8 Michigan State16-20.88910-03-07-0-1.000W11
Northwestern11-70.6119-10-52-5+50.286L1

Michigan State & Northwestern Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Michigan State Championship Odds
2024-25 Michigan State NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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Michigan State
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Northwestern Championship Odds
2024-25 Northwestern NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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Michigan State & Northwestern Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Michigan State vs Northwestern College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, January 12th, 2025 at 12:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Michigan State vs Northwestern Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Michigan State vs Northwestern Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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