Northwestern vs Michigan State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Oct 2026
Northwestern vs Michigan State Predictions
Our best bet is Michigan State at +7.5 on the spread. A win or narrow defeat against Northwestern would mean our pick at -115 lands a return.
We've selected our preferred Northwestern vs Michigan State picks, including our Best Bet, Player Props, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Dive deep into the analytical breakdown of each play below.
Northwestern vs Michigan State Preview
Northwestern face Michigan State at Spartan Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, October 17.
Northwestern Wildcats claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 45-14 triumph against Ball State Cardinals at Ryan Field made it back-to-back wins.
Michigan State Spartans have lost on their last four outings. In a recent home game at Spartan Stadium, they were turned over 38-37 (OT) by Illinois Fighting Illini.
H2H: Michigan State 38-21 Winners When Teams Last Met
The scoreline was 38-21 in favor of Michigan State when they last played Northwestern, with the matchup taking place at Ryan Field. Michigan State have won on the past 3 times these teams have gone H2H.
Quarterbacks
Aidan Chiles
Alessio Milivojevic
Best Bet
Our best wager is for Michigan State to cover the spread. +7.5 at odds of -115 look more than generous and we’re happy to back this college football pick.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate CFB picks.
Michigan State +7.5 Probability
The top betting apps make it a 53.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this college wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Alessio Milivojevic (Michigan State) is priced at -114 to rack up over 191.5 passing yards. We can place a QB Passing Yards bet with confidence, as we expect him to cover the line.
The odds for Rodney Bullard Jr. (Michigan State) to go over 42.5 receiving yards are -114. We're confident in him covering the Player Receiving Yards line and hitting our Over bet.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Michigan State +7.5. We’ve also gone for Over 48.5 points and Alessio Milivojevic (Michigan State) to go Over 191.5 passing yards.
A football same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular game. Should a bettor get these picks correct, then they can achieve a big return from a small stake.
Correct Score Prediction
28
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27
Michigan State
We’ll throw a dart when it comes to the Wildcats landing a 28-27 win. This correct score pick is available at huge odds and could be an entertaining bet to place.
Northwestern vs Michigan State Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Northwestern as -286 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 74% likely to win. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Michigan State are trading at +230.
The spread is currently 7.5, with the total points line at 48.5. A wager on the Totals allows football bettors to use the latest data to good effect. Those that want to back Under 48.5 can find odds of -104 available.
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Michigan State Have Five Wins From Past Ten Home Game
Michigan State have a 5-5 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 26.40 points on average and giving up 26.30.
Northwestern have come up short in four consecutive away outings. They have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 games on the road, putting up 18.20 points per contest and giving up 27.90.
In their last matchup at Spartan Stadium, Michigan State came out on top 29-20 against Northwestern.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O48.5 | U48.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Michigan State Home Stats |
5-5 | 52.70 | 26.40 | 26.30 | 6 | 4 | |
 Northwestern Away Stats |
3-7 | 46.10 | 18.20 | 27.90 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O48.5 = Games Over 48.5 Points
- U48.5 = Games Under 48.5 Points
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Northwestern Wildcats Stats
Michigan State Spartans Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road
- +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- +7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 50.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 46.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 48.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 48.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 30.10 pts and allowed 20.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 18.20 pts and allowed 27.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 46.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 56.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 48.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 48.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 21.30 pts and allowed 25.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 27.90 pts and allowed 28.50 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big Ten | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indiana
|
6 | 0 | 241 | 71 | 170 | 4-0 | 2-0 | 6W |
Ohio State
|
5 | 1 | 256 | 79 | 177 | 4-0 | 1-1 | 4W |
UCLA
|
5 | 0 | 196 | 90 | 106 | 2-0 | 3-0 | 5W |
Wisconsin
|
4 | 1 | 158 | 83 | 75 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 4W |
USC
|
6 | 1 | 255 | 176 | 79 | 4-1 | 2-0 | 2W |
Iowa
|
5 | 1 | 186 | 87 | 99 | 3-1 | 2-0 | 1W |
Nebraska
|
5 | 1 | 235 | 91 | 144 | 4-1 | 1-0 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
4 | 2 | 173 | 131 | 42 | 3-1 | 1-1 | 1L |
Purdue
|
3 | 3 | 193 | 188 | 5 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 2W |
|
Northwestern
|
4 | 1 | 177 | 81 | 96 | 4-0 | 0-1 | 2W |
Oregon
|
3 | 2 | 205 | 110 | 95 | 2-1 | 1-1 | 1L |
Illinois
|
3 | 3 | 191 | 167 | 24 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 1W |
Maryland
|
2 | 4 | 168 | 196 | -28 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 4L |
|
Michigan State
|
2 | 4 | 128 | 154 | -26 | 2-2 | 0-2 | 4L |
Michigan
|
3 | 2 | 115 | 79 | 36 | 3-1 | 0-1 | 2L |
Washington
|
3 | 3 | 157 | 133 | 24 | 3-2 | 0-1 | 3L |
Penn State
|
3 | 3 | 183 | 111 | 72 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 3L |
Rutgers
|
1 | 4 | 150 | 161 | -11 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 1L |
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