By Data Skrive

Jan. 8, 2026 11:14 am EST

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 straight home games. The contest begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

How to watch Northwestern Wildcats vs. Michigan State Spartans

• Venue: Jack Breslin Students Events Center
• Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
• Streaming: Fubo (Stream now)
• TV: BTN
• Watching in person? Get tickets on StubHub.

Northwestern vs. Michigan State odds

• Spread: Michigan State -12.5 (-113), Northwestern +12.5 (-107)
• Favorite Moneyline: Michigan State -1020
• Underdog Moneyline: Northwestern +653
• Total: 143.5
• Total Over Odds: -108
• Total Under Odds: -117

Odds provided by BetMGM.

Stats to know

• Michigan State averages 79.1 points per game (139th in college basketball) while allowing 64.4 per contest (15th in college basketball). It has a +220 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 14.7 points per game.
• Michigan State connects on 7.8 three-pointers per game (195th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 8.2 on average.
• Northwestern outscores opponents by 10.0 points per game (posting 80.4 points per game, 115th in college basketball, and giving up 70.4 per outing, 105th in college basketball) and has a +139 scoring differential.
• Northwestern knocks down 6.2 three-pointers per game (319th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.9. It shoots 31.4% from deep, and its opponents shoot 29.1%.