Michigan Wolverines vs Northwestern Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/15

College Football Preview

Week 12 of the 2025 regular season brings an interesting Big Ten game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Northwestern Wildcats. The game will be held at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL. Fans can catch the action on FOX at 12:00 PM on Saturday, November 15.

The Michigan Wolverines come into this game ranked #18 in the AP poll and #17 in the Coaches Poll. They have a season record of 7-2, with a conference record of 5-1. On the other side, the Northwestern Wildcats hold a season record of 5-4 and a conference record of 3-3. Both teams aim to secure another win as the season nears its end.

Michigan Team Preview

The Michigan Wolverines have shown strong performances in recent games. They secured a 21-16 win against Purdue, with a solid rushing game of 256 yards. This follows a win over Michigan State where they had 294 rushing yards and won 31-20.

Quarterback Bryce Underwood has contributed significantly to the team’s success. He has 1,671 passing yards over nine games. The Wolverines’ running backs, Justice Haynes and Jordan Marshall, have been effective, with Haynes running for 857 yards and Marshall for 729 yards this season.

Injuries could impact the Wolverines’ performance moving forward. Key players like C.J. Charleston and Justice Haynes are out for upcoming games. The team will need to adjust their strategy to cope with these absences.

Michigan vs Northwestern Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Michigan Wolverines vs. Northwestern Wildcats
  • Venue: Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL
  • Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Michigan Moneyline -496, Northwestern Moneyline +373, Michigan Spread -12.5 (-108), Northwestern Spread +12.5 (-112), Total Over/Under 41.0 (-110)

Northwestern Team Preview

The Northwestern Wildcats have shown a mix of performance in their recent games. They lost to the USC Trojans 38-17, where they struggled to gain first downs, with only 13 compared to USC’s 24. In this game, Northwestern recorded 150 passing yards and 130 rushing yards.

In a tight contest against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, the Wildcats fell short with a score of 28-21. They managed to match Nebraska in first downs, both teams with 18. Northwestern had a better rushing performance in this game, gaining 172 yards on the ground.

The Wildcats secured a shutout win against the Purdue Boilermakers with a score of 19-0. In this game, Northwestern excelled in first downs with 24 and rushing yards with 237. Their defense played a key role, holding Purdue to only 11 first downs and 87 rushing yards.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread, the pick is Michigan to cover -12.5. The Wolverines have a strong defense, ranking 9th in sacks and 12th in interceptions this season. Northwestern’s offense ranks 81st in points scored, which might struggle against Michigan’s defense. The projected score is Michigan 28, Northwestern 14.

For the total, the pick is under 41.0. Michigan’s defense has allowed 155 points this season, ranking 62nd, while Northwestern’s offense ranks low in passing yards. Both teams have shown defensive strengths, suggesting a lower-scoring game. The projected total points are 42, just over the line, but the strong defenses suggest staying under.