Michigan State Spartans take on Wildcats in NCAA Basketball Betting

The Northwestern Wildcats will look to improve on a 15-6 record on Thursday when they host the Michigan State Spartans in NCAA basketball betting odds action at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Northwestern Wildcats as 6-point underdogs in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.

Michigan State Spartans vs Northwestern Wildcats Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the Michigan State Spartans have watched them go 17-4 and 11-9 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Northwestern Wildcats are at 15-6 and 10-9-2 ATS. In totals betting, the Northwestern Wildcats are 9-11-1, while the Michigan State Spartans have a 8-12 mark.

The Wildcats - Spartans odds would favor the Spartans if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Northwestern is rated No. 141 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Michigan State is at No. 47.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Northwestern has the nation's No. 133-rated offensive output, at 74.14 PPG. The visiting Michigan State Spartans defense ranks No. 17 allowing on average 63.29 PPG. The Wildcats FG% has averaged 46.09% so far, less than the Northwestern Spartans marksmen have achieved on the year, 47.7% per game.