The'Michigan State Spartans (9-5, 1-2 Big Ten) head to Welsh-Ryan Arena for a clash with the Northwestern Wildcats (10-3, 1-1) Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook'lines around the'Michigan State vs. Northwestern odds'as we make our expert'college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Since losing the 1st 2 games in conference play in December, the Spartans have rattled off 5 straight victories, including a 92-61 win Thursday against Penn State. They easily covered the spread as a 13.5-point favorite and the Over 146.5 hit. Senior F Malik Hall and senior G Tyson Walker combined for 46 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists, and 9 steals in the victory as MSU shot 48% on 3-pointers (10 of 21).
Northwestern had a 3-game win streak snapped on Tuesday night, 96-66 by the No. 8 Illinois Fighting Illini. The Wildcats failed to cover the 5.5-point spread as underdogs while the Over 140.5 hit. Senior G Boo Buie scored 20 points and senior G Ty Berry added 14. Northwestern was outrebounded 35-24 in the loss.
Northwestern has taken 3 of the last 4 meetings with Michigan State, including the last one on Dec 4, 2022. The Wildcats won 70-63 as a 6-point underdog and that game went Over the 127.5 total.