Michigan vs Northwestern Prediction, Picks & Odds | 15 Nov 2025
College Football Betting Preview: Michigan vs Northwestern
Michigan face Northwestern at Wrigley Field, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, November 15.
The best bet could be Northwestern at -108 on the spread. They’ve been given a +11.5 points start and the underdogs should be able to stay relatively close to Michigan.
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Michigan Wolverines beat Purdue Boilermakers in their previous game, making it three straight victories. It was a 21-16 home win at Michigan Stadium.
Northwestern Wildcats have won three home games on the spin. On the road at LA Memorial Coliseum in their last game, they were beaten 38-17 by USC Trojans.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last matchup between Michigan and Northwestern saw the former win. It was a 50-6 scoreline at Michigan Stadium.
Quarterbacks
Bryce Underwood
Preston Stone
Michigan vs Northwestern Prediction & Picks
Get ready for Michigan vs Northwestern with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.
Game Prediction
We’ve smashed into Northwestern +11.5 and this spread bet at -108 means we need the underdogs to avoid a big defeat in this college football battle.
The college football picks at Sportsgambler.com are always guided by the latest team news, injury updates and overall form. Once we've reviewed that, we dive into the most relevant stats to confidently recommend every pick.
Key Michigan vs Northwestern stats:
Northwestern +11.5 Probability
According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Preston Stone (Northwestern) is available at -114 to go over 152.5 passing yards. We’re confident in taking him to cover the QB Passing Yards line and bettors can back this pick with conviction.
You can place a bet on Bryce Underwood (Northwestern) at -114 to rack up over 24.5 rushing yards. We’re confident in taking him to cover the Player Rushing Yards line and bettors can place this bet with confidence.
Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Northwestern to cover the +11.5 spread, Over 41.5 on the total and Preston Stone (Northwestern) to have Over 152.5 passing yards.
A same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different outcomes within the same football game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.
Correct Score Prediction
28
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23
Northwestern
There’s the chance to land massive odds when it comes to a the Wolverines correct score win. We’ll try a 28-23 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.
Michigan vs Northwestern Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.
With an estimated 81% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -417 betting odds about Michigan triumphing in this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Northwestern are trading at +330.
The spread currently stands at 10.5 and the total points line is 41.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. Those who wager Under 41.5 can get -110.
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Favorite Jordan Marshall is now available at +210 to be the First Touchdown Scorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last TD.
Touchdown
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Michigan Wolverines Stats
Northwestern Wildcats Stats
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -11.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road
- +11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +11.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 44.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 40.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 41.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 41.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 27.20 pts and allowed 16.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 19.60 pts and allowed 20.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 43.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 42.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 41.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 41.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 22.50 pts and allowed 21.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 22.70 pts and allowed 20.20 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big Ten | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indiana
|
13 | 0 | 545 | 141 | 404 | 7-0 | 6-0 | 13W |
Ohio State
|
12 | 1 | 454 | 106 | 348 | 7-1 | 5-0 | 1L |
Oregon
|
11 | 1 | 458 | 178 | 280 | 6-1 | 5-0 | 6W |
|
Michigan
|
9 | 3 | 331 | 224 | 107 | 5-1 | 4-2 | 1L |
USC
|
9 | 3 | 438 | 269 | 169 | 7-0 | 2-3 | 1W |
Iowa
|
8 | 4 | 347 | 182 | 165 | 5-2 | 3-2 | 2W |
Illinois
|
8 | 4 | 352 | 279 | 73 | 6-1 | 2-3 | 1W |
Washington
|
8 | 4 | 405 | 233 | 172 | 5-2 | 3-2 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
7 | 5 | 279 | 281 | -2 | 7-0 | 0-5 | 1W |
Nebraska
|
7 | 5 | 351 | 276 | 75 | 4-3 | 3-2 | 2L |
|
Northwestern
|
6 | 6 | 270 | 251 | 19 | 5-2 | 1-4 | 1L |
Penn State
|
6 | 6 | 381 | 257 | 124 | 4-3 | 2-3 | 3W |
Rutgers
|
5 | 7 | 344 | 382 | -38 | 4-3 | 1-4 | 2L |
Wisconsin
|
4 | 8 | 154 | 259 | -105 | 4-3 | 0-5 | 1L |
Maryland
|
4 | 8 | 282 | 318 | -36 | 3-4 | 1-4 | 8L |
Michigan State
|
4 | 8 | 295 | 359 | -64 | 4-3 | 0-5 | 1W |
UCLA
|
3 | 9 | 218 | 401 | -183 | 2-4 | 1-5 | 5L |
Purdue
|
2 | 10 | 225 | 382 | -157 | 2-5 | 0-5 | 10L |
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