Northwestern vs. Michigan State Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Northwestern Wildcats face the Michigan State Spartans tonight. Which team has the advantage in this Big Ten matchup? Matt McCuen shares his Northwestern vs. Michigan State prediction and pick against the spread.
Matt McCuen - March 6, 2024, 9:20 AM EST
5 minNorthwestern vs. Michigan State Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Northwestern Wildcats and the Michigan State Spartans will duel from East Lansing on Wednesday night.
The Spartans will punch their ticket to the big dance with a win tonight.
A loss, however, would likely eliminate the Spartans.
Head coach Tom Izzo knows a thing or two about winning in March.
Izzo is considered one of the best coaches of all time.
Michigan State began the season ranked fourth in the nation.
While it has not been a glamorous season for Sparty, the bottom line is they will likely have a chance to make up for all of it in the Big Dance.
Northwestern vs. Michigan State DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: March 6, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: BTN
Northwestern vs. Michigan State Odds
- Spread: Northwestern +8.5 (-102), Michigan State -8.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O/U 136 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Northwestern (+345), Michigan State (-450)
Northwestern vs. Michigan State Prediction
Michigan State starts this game with a record of 17-12.
Senior Tyson Walker leads the Spartans with 18.0 points and 2.9 assists.
Malik Hall has added 12.9 points and 5.3 rebounds.
Senior AJ Hoggard leads the Spartans with 5.0 assists per game.
Michigan State's offense has scored 74.4 points while allowing 66.5.
Northwestern represents a record of 20-9.
The Wildcats snapped their three-game win streak with a home loss against Iowa on Saturday.
This team has been in Conference play with an 11-7 record.
That record is good for third-best in the Big Ten.
The Wildcats will be a tournament team.
Senior Boo Buie leads the team with 18.9 points and 5.3 assists per game.
Junior Brooks Barnhizer has been solid, adding 14.4 points and a team-best 7.1 rebounds.
Senior Ryan Langborg has averaged 12.5 points and 2.6 assists.
Northwestern's offense has averaged 74.4 points per game while allowing opponents 69.9.
Northwestern vs. Michigan State Pick
This line screams Sparty.
Despite Michigan State having the worse record and losing three games in a row, we see a large spread tonight.
Michigan State needs to win this game to guarantee themselves into the big dance.
The Spartans have been great at home this year (13-4).
Northwestern is 4-6 on the road compared to a 14-2 record at home.
Pick: Michigan State -8.5 -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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