Updated Jan. 8, 2026, 3:20 a.m. ET
The Northwestern Wildcats (8-6, 0-3 Big Ten) take to the road to play Jaxon Kohler and the No. 13 Michigan State Spartans (13-2, 3-1 Big Ten) at Jack Breslin Students Events Center on Thursday, Jan. 8. Game time is 6:30 p.m. ET.
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Michigan State vs. Northwestern: How to watch on TV or live streamGame day: Thursday, January 8, 2026Game time: 6:30 p.m. ETLocation: East Lansing, MichiganArena: Jack Breslin Students Events CenterTV Channel: BTNLive stream: Fubo – Watch NOW (Regional restrictions may apply)Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!
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Watch college basketball on Fubo!Michigan State vs. Northwestern stats and trendsMichigan State owns a top-25 defense this season, ranking 15th-best in college basketball with 64.4 points allowed per game. On offense, it ranks 139th with 79.1 points scored per contest.When it comes to rebounding, things are clicking for the Spartans, who are grabbing 39.8 rebounds per game (eighth-best in college basketball) and allowing 26.2 rebounds per contest (11th-best).Michigan State has been tallying plenty of assists in 2025-26, ranking ninth-best in the nation with 19.3 assists per contest.The Spartans are committing 11.9 turnovers per game (216th-ranked in college basketball) this year, while forcing 11.2 turnovers per contest (236th-ranked).Michigan State is draining 7.8 three-pointers per game (195th-ranked in college basketball). It owns a 36.3% shooting percentage (67th-ranked) from downtown.The Spartans rank 243rd in the nation with 8.2 treys allowed per game so far this season. Meanwhile, they rank 76th with a 30.8% shooting percentage allowed from three-point land.In terms of shot breakdown, Michigan State has taken 64.1% two-pointers (accounting for 71.9% of the team’s baskets) and 35.9% from beyond the arc (28.1%).Michigan State vs. Northwestern Odds and SpreadSpread Favorite: Spartans (-12.5)Moneyline: Michigan State (-1099), Northwestern (+691)Total: 142.5 points
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