Northwestern vs. Michigan State: College Football Week 7 Prediction, Picks & Odds
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Northwestern vs. Michigan State: Detailed Breakdown
Matchup overview: College Football Week 7
- Teams: Northwestern vs. Michigan State
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Time: 12:00PM ET
- Venue: Spartan Stadium
Current betting odds
- Spread: Northwestern (-9.5, -110), Michigan State (+9.5, -110)
- Moneyline: Northwestern -375, Michigan State +290
- Total (Over/Under): 48.5 points (-104/-112)
Dimers’ win probabilities
- Northwestern: 76.8%
- Michigan State: 23.2%
These probabilities come from two machine learning models that assess more than 100 data points for each college football matchup, combining their outputs to project all our major betting markets.
Projected final score
Our predicted final score for this college football matchup is Northwestern 28-19 Michigan State.
This prediction draws on each team's scoring trends and player stats, weighed across both of our data models
Our Prediction: Who Wins?
The numbers give the Northwestern a win probability of 76.8%, while the Michigan State have a win probability of 23.2%.
Summary
Northwestern faces off against Michigan State in college football action at Spartan Stadium on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
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