Northwestern vs Michigan State Basketball Odds

The Wildcats will play the Spartans on Thursday, January 8th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:30 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 2025-26 college basketball season, Northwestern and Michigan State are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, January 8th, 2026. 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 2025-26 season in full stride, Northwestern currently has a 93.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Michigan State is 96.67.
Away Northwestern - Northwestern starts this game with a 1-1 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
Home Michigan State - Michigan State meets Northwestern boasting a 8-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Northwestern currently ranks 6th (0.000) in the Big Ten Conference, with Michigan State now standing 2nd (0.750) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big Ten Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Northwestern has a 0.571 overall win percentage, with Michigan State matching up with a 0.867 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Northwestern currently possesses 8-6 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Michigan State has tallied a 13-2 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Northwestern faces Michigan State on January 8, 2026.

Northwestern 8-6 overall, Michigan State 13-2. Conference records crucial for tournament seeds. Northwestern 0-3, Michigan State 3-1. Northwestern lost last game, Michigan State won. 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 Wildcats at Spartans Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Northwestern	Favorite Michigan State
+12.5 -102 BetMGM Bet	-12.5 -118 BetMGM Bet

Michigan State has a -12.5 -118 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Northwestern has a +12.5 -102 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**
Over	Under
143.5 o -110 BetMGM Bet	143.5 u -110 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 143.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 143.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Northwestern	Favorite Michigan State
+675 BetMGM Bet	-1100 BetMGM Bet

Michigan State is the -1100 moneyline favorite. Risk $1,100 to win $100 on Michigan State at BetMGM. Northwestern is the +675 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $675 on Northwestern. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Northwestern vs Michigan State College Basketball game on Thursday, January 8th, 2026?

Michigan State is a -12.5 -118 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Northwestern is a +12.5 -102 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Northwestern vs Michigan State College Basketball game on Thursday, January 8th, 2026?

The best over line is 143.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 143.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Northwestern vs Michigan State College Basketball game on Thursday, January 8th, 2026?

Michigan State is a -1100 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Northwestern is a +675 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Game	BetMGM Bet
Northwestern Michigan State 1/08/26 6:30pm EST	+12.5 -102 -12.5 -118

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Underdog Northwestern - Northwestern bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.

A +12.5 Northwestern underdog bet wins if they lose by 12 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 13 or more.

Favorite Michigan State - Michigan State bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.

A -12.5 Michigan State favorite bet wins if they win by 13 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 12 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Northwestern at Michigan State Prop Bets

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Northwestern Michigan State First to 5 Points 1/08/26 6:30pm EST	+135 -190 Bet
Northwestern Michigan State First to 10 Points 1/08/26 6:30pm EST	+165 -235 Bet
Northwestern Michigan State First to 15 Points 1/08/26 6:30pm EST	+195 -285 Bet
Northwestern Michigan State Game to Overtime 1/08/26 6:30pm EST	Yes +1450 No -10000 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Northwestern, Michigan State
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
#10 Michigan State	20-4	0.833	12-2	4-2	10-3	+2.5	0.769	W1
Northwestern	10-15	0.400	7-7	2-6	2-12	+11	0.143	L4

Northwestern & Michigan State Futures Odds

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Northwestern Championship Odds

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Michigan State Championship Odds

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

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