Michigan State vs Northwestern NCAA Football Handicapping

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The fans at Ryan Field will be treated to a game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Northwestern Wildcats when they take their seats on Saturday. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Last time out for Michigan State, they were a 26-6 winner as they battled Illinois at home. Michigan State covered in the match as a 6.5-point favorite, while 32 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors. Last time out for Northwestern, they were a 20-17 loser as they battled Purdue at home. Northwestern failed to cover in the match as a 8-point favorite, while 37 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors. Team records: Michigan State: 7-0 SU, 4-2 ATS Northwestern: 5-1 SU, 1-4 ATS Michigan State most recently: When playing in October are 7-3 When playing on grass are 8-2 After outgaining opponent are 8-2 When playing within the conference are 7-3 Northwestern most recently: When playing in October are 5-5 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing within the conference are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Michigan State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 10 of Michigan State's last 13 games on the road Michigan State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Northwestern Michigan State is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road Northwestern is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Northwestern is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home Northwestern is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Michigan State Next up: Michigan State at Iowa, Saturday, October 30 Northwestern at Indiana, Saturday, October 30 Stevie Vincent is the former Executive Editor of the scorephone Tailgate Parties, which were the reports every gambler flocked to in the pre-Internet days. A pro gambler since 1993, his picks went public in 2007. He is the founder of groundbreaking forensic sports handicapping.