Big Ten foes face one another when the No. 20 Michigan State Spartans (5-3, 0-0 Big Ten) welcome in the Northwestern Wildcats (5-2, 0-0 Big Ten) at Breslin Center, beginning at 7:00 PM ET on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Spartans’ ( to win on the moneyline) contest against the Wildcats ().
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Michigan State Vs Northwestern Betting Lines
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Michigan State (-6) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (127) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Michigan State Vs Northwestern Stat Rankings
| Michigan State Avg. (Rank) | Northwestern Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 71.1 (211th) | Points Scored | 64.1 (330th) |
| 70.6 (223rd) | Points Allowed | 56.7 (11th) |
| 31.5 (315th) | Rebounds | 38.9 (58th) |
| 8.8 (279th) | Off. Rebounds | 11.6 (95th) |
| 6 (296th) | 3pt Made | 8.1 (119th) |
| 12.9 (211th) | Assists | 14.3 (117th) |
| 10.1 (37th) | Turnovers | 12.3 (164th) |
Michigan State Vs Northwestern Betting Trends
- The Spartans’ record against the spread is 3-5-0.
- Michigan State doesn’t have a win ATS (0-3) as a 6-point favorite or greater this year.
- Out of eight Spartans games so far this season, five have gone over the total.
- Seven times so far this year, Michigan State and its opponent have combined for more than 127 points.
- The over/under in this matchup is 127 points, 14.8 fewer than the average total in this season’s Spartans contests.
- Northwestern has beaten the spread four times in seven games.
- The Wildcats are yet to lose ATS (1-0) as a 6-point underdog or greater this year.
- Michigan State has seen five of its eight games hit the over.
- There have been three Wildcats games this season with more than 127 points scored.
- Games involving Northwestern this year have averaged 120.9 points per game, a 6.1-point differential when compared to the over/under for this contest.
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Michigan State Impact Players
- Tyson Walker averages 14.7 points and 3.7 assists per game — both team highs. He is also averaging 3.4 rebounds, shooting 43.2% from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc with 1.4 made 3-pointers per game.
- A.J Hoggard leads the Spartans at 6.6 assists per contest, while also averaging 4 rebounds and 11.9 points. He is 10th in the nation in assists.
- Joey Hauser puts up a team-best 6.1 rebounds per contest. He is also averaging 13 points and 1.4 assists, shooting 44.3% from the field and 44.8% from beyond the arc with 1.9 made 3-pointers per contest.
- Mady Sissoko posts 7.7 points, 6 rebounds and 0.9 assists per contest, shooting 56.3% from the field.
- Malik Hall is posting 12 points, 1 assists and 5.3 rebounds per game.
Northwestern Impact Players
- Chase Audige gets the Wildcats 12.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists per contest. He also delivers 2.3 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.
- Ty Berry gets the Wildcats 10.4 points, 6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. He also averages 1.7 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
- Robbie Beran tops the Wildcats in rebounding (6.6 per game), and posts 10.1 points and 0.6 assists. He also posts 0.7 steals and 1 block.
- The Wildcats get 6.3 points, 5 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game from Matthew Nicholson.
