Michigan St vs. Northwestern College Basketball Pick Prediction 1/12/2025 by Tony T.
Michigan St vs. Northwestern Profiles
Michigan St at Northwestern 12PM ET—Michigan St is 13-2 following their 88-54 home win to Washington. The Spartans are 4-0 in the Big Ten with road wins at Minnesota and Ohio St. Northwestern fell to 10-5 after their 79-61 road defeat to Purdue. The Wildcats are 1-3 in the Big Ten with a home win to Illinois. All three conference losses came on the road.
The Pick with the Explanation
Northwestern has won every home game this season. They have been strong on the glass on both sides of the floor in Big Ten play and secures the basketball. They limit conference foes to 32.6% from three. Michigan St has good marks in conference but turns the ball over at a high rate. The Spartans away from home shooting 45.5%. The Wildcats at home hit 47.2% and allow 39.5%. They covered four of five. Play Northwestern +2.5.