Michigan State is coming into this game with a 9-5 record this season but all 5 of their losses have some against quality teams. They have been playing much better recently as they have won their last 5 straight games and they have been dominant in those wins again as they try to prove themselves a ranked team. They are going up against a Northwestern team that is 10-3 this season but they are coming off of a bad loss on the road against Illinois in their last game and they have struggled more against better teams that they have faced this year. Michigan State is focused to get back on track right now and this is a game they are going to get up for since Northwestern did pick up a win against Purdue earlier this season. Michigan State will cover the spread in this game.