No. 12 Michigan State Hosts Northwestern on Thursday Night
Oddsmakers make the Spartans double-digit favorites after a surge in defensive efficiency.
Overview
- Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. ET Thursday at the Breslin Center with television coverage on Big Ten Network.
- Michigan State enters 13-2 overall and 3-1 in the Big Ten, while Northwestern is 8-6 and 0-3 in conference play.
- FanDuel lists Michigan State as an 11.5-point favorite with a total of 141.5 points.
- Per KenPom, the Spartans rank No. 2 nationally in defensive efficiency and are elite on the defensive and offensive glass.
- Northwestern has lost five straight against power-conference opponents, with Nick Martinelli coming off 26 points vs. Minnesota and averaging 23.0 per game.