Michigan State vs. Northwestern Spread: Bet Both Sides Of This Game

With the Michigan State vs. Northwestern spread Gambling911.com has determined that there is actually a middling opportunity available.  Middling is when one bets opposite sides at two different online sportsbooks in hopes that a game falls on a specific number.  In this case, SBG Global was offering Michigan State at -4 ½ while Sportsbook.com had a line of Northwestern +5 ½.  Should Michigan State win this game by 5 points, you would win both your bets.

Two of Northwestern’s last 10 games have been won by 5 points, so it is not entirely uncommon for a game to land on this number. 

Michigan State has won three of the last four in this series.  That one loss came in overtime.

Some important trends to consider before betting on this game include:

Northwestern is 6-0 Against The Spread as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points over the last 3 seasons. They are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games as a home underdog of 3.5-10.0. (edge:  Northwestern)

The Spartans are 4-0 ATS following a Straight Up win while the Wildcats are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games following a S.U. loss.

Michigan State is 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a bye week.  (edge: Northwestern) – Dan Shapiro, Gambling911.com