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Michigan State beat Northwestern 76–66 at home on Jan 8, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  NU | 35 | 31 | 66 |
  MSU | 28 | 48 | 76 |
Northwestern WildcatsMichigan State Spartans| NU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Martinelli | 39 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 8-11 | 2-3 |
| Jayden Reid | 29 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 3-14 | 0-2 |
| Justin Mullins | 20 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2-6 | 0-3 |
| Jordan Clayton | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-4 |
| Tre Singleton | 19 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-2 |
| Max Green | 24 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2-8 | 2-7 |
| Angelo Ciaravino | 17 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2-5 | 1-3 |
| Arrinten Page | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Jake West | 11 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Tyler Kropp | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 3-3 | 1-1 |
| Totals | 66 | 22 | 14 | 22-58 | 6-26 |
| MSU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Cooper | 33 | 18 | 9 | 0 | 6-6 | 0-0 |
| Jaxon Kohler | 30 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 5-9 | 3-6 |
| Jeremy Fears Jr. | 29 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 4-11 | 0-1 |
| Coen Carr | 26 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 3-6 | 0-2 |
| Divine Ugochukwu | 22 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Kur Teng | 20 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2-5 | 1-4 |
| Jordan Scott | 18 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| Cam Ward | 15 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3-5 | 0-0 |
| Denham Wojcik | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Trey Fort | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Jesse McCulloch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 76 | 41 | 17 | 24-49 | 5-18 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
NU offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · MSU defense in 3 (3 by a clear margin)
MSU offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (3 by a clear margin) · NU defense in 1
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
NUMSUExpected pace: about 66 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
NUMSUNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Martinelli | 32.8 | 23.0 | 6.5 | 1.6 |
| Arrinten Page | 28.2 | 15.0 | 6.5 | 2.8 |
| Jayden Reid | 25.9 | 11.6 | 1.7 | 5.4 |
| Tre Singleton | 23.2 | 7.5 | 4.7 | 1.6 |
| Angelo Ciaravino | 23.2 | 6.9 | 4.3 | 1.6 |
| Jordan Clayton | 18.7 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
| K.J. Windham | 14.7 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Justin Mullins | 14.1 | 4.3 | 1.6 | 0.9 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Fears Jr. | 30.8 | 11.9 | 2.8 | 9.0 |
| Coen Carr | 28.1 | 11.9 | 5.1 | 1.6 |
| Jaxon Kohler | 27.9 | 14.2 | 10.2 | 1.3 |
| Carson Cooper | 24.7 | 9.7 | 7.1 | 1.5 |
| Jordan Scott | 16.3 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 0.9 |
| Kur Teng | 16.1 | 7.4 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| Cam Ward | 14.2 | 5.6 | 4.2 | 0.4 |
| Divine Ugochukwu | 14.0 | 5.5 | 1.1 | 1.0 |
NU offenseper gameMSU defenseRank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
NUForAgainst47% of NU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
MSUForAgainst43% of MSU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
NU 4series4 MSU| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | NU 66 | MSU 76 | MSU+10 | +10 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2025 | MSU 78 | NU 68 | MSU+10 | +10 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2024 | NU 49 | MSU 53 | MSU+4 | +4 |
| Jan 7, 2024 | MSU 74 | NU 88 | NU+14 | +14 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2022 | NU 70 | MSU 63 | NU+7 | +7 |
| Jan 15, 2022 | NU 64 | MSU 62 | NU+2 | +2 |
| Jan 2, 2022 | MSU 73 | NU 67 | MSU+6 | +6 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2020 | MSU 65 | NU 79 | NU+14 | +14 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
