Michigan State Spartans Host the Northwestern Wildcats in Week 7 NCAA Football Betting Odds Action

Spartan Stadium features a battle between the host Michigan State Spartans and the visiting Northwestern Wildcats in college football betting action Saturday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Betting fans going with the Michigan State Spartans in this game found them listed as -6.5-point favorites on the betting odds menu at Sportsbook earlier in the week.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 24.6-19.6 win for the Spartans. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.

Northwestern Wildcats vs Michigan State Spartans Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Northwestern Wildcats will look to cover ATS vs their hosts on Saturday, as they are 2-3 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Michigan State Spartans are 1-4 ATS. Northwestern is 1-4 against the over under total, while Michigan State is 1-4 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Michigan State vs Northwestern injuries news.

According to the Power Rankings here at Odds Shark it's the No. 67-rated Michigan State Spartans and the No. 74-rated Northwestern Wildcats in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Michigan State's No. 112-ranked offense, averaging 21 PPG, against a Northwestern defense that ranks No. 25 this week at 19.8 PPG. The Michigan State aerial game is averaging 213 yards per game, less than the Northwestern Wildcats secondary allows through the air, 246.8 YPG per game.

In comparing defenses, the Northwestern Wildcats own the league's No. 5-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 79 yards per game when on the road. Michigan State, on the other hand, rates No. 119 this week in generating rushing yards at home.