Michigan State vs Northwestern Picks and Prediction – 1/12/2025

The No. 16-ranked Michigan State Spartans visit Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois on Sunday for a Big Ten battle with the Northwestern Wildcats. Michigan State is 13-2 overall and a Big Ten co-leading 4-0. The Spartans defeated the Washington Huskies 88-54 last time out. Michigan State has won each of its last eight and 11 of the last 12. Keep updated on College Basketball with our expert college basketball picks.

Jaden Akins leads Michigan State in scoring, averaging 14.1 points per game and Jase Richardson is second averaging 9.5 points per game. Jaxon Kohler is the leading rebounder averaging 8.4 rebounds per game and Jeremy Fears Jr averages a team-high 6.3 assists per game. Michigan State scores an average of 81.5 points per game shooting 47.7% overall and 28.4% from 3-point territory.

The Northwestern Wildcats look to snap a two-game losing streak with a victory at home on Sunday when hosting the Michigan State Spartans. Northwestern is 10-5 overall and 1-3 in Big Ten play. The Wildcats were defeated by No. 20-ranked Purdue 79-61 last Sunday. Northwestern has lost two straight since having its four-game winning streak snapped.

Nick Martinelli leads Northwestern in scoring and rebounding averaging 19.4 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Jalen Leach is the leader in assists averaging 2.3 per game. Brooks Barnhizer is second in scoring averaging 19.3 points per game and one of three players who average double figures in scoring. Northwestern scores an average of 74.1 points per game.

The Michigan State Spartans will continue their strong play on Sunday and pick up a victory and cover the number when visiting the Northwestern Wildcats. Michigan State has covered the number in 10 of its last 15. The Spartans score an average of 81.5 points per game on 47.7% shooting and hold opponents to just 65.9 points per game on 39.5% shooting overall. Final Score Prediction, Michigan State Spartans win and cover ATS 85-67.