Michigan State vs Washington Prediction 1/17/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Michigan State vs Washington Prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17^th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Washington Huskies Preview

Washington Huskies have a 10-7 record this season and are tied in the 13th place of the Big Ten. They have a 7-2 home record and are coming off an 82-72 home loss against Michigan. Their previous three games were an 81-74 home win against Ohio State, an 81-73 away loss against Purdue and a 90-80 away loss against Indiana.

Offensively, Washington averages 81.1 points per game, while allowing 73.6 points per game defensively. The Huskies shoot with 45% from the field and grab 38.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.8 assists per game. They average 4.5 blocks per game and 6.1 steals per game defensively.

Hannes Steinbach leads Washington in scoring, with an average of 17.9 points per game, while shooting with 56.1% from the field and 77.6% from the free throw line, and is the team’s leading rebounder with 11.2 per game. Zoom Diallo leads the team in assists with 3.5 per game.

Michigan State Spartans Preview

Michigan State Spartans have a 15-2 record this season and are tied in the 4th place of the Big Ten. They have a 1-1 road record and are coming off an 81-60 home win against Indiana. Their previous three games were a 76-66 home win against Northwestern, an 80-51 home win against USC and a 58-56 away loss against Nebraska.

Offensively, Michigan State averages 79 points per game, while allowing 64.2 points per game defensively. The Spartans shoot with 47% from the field and grab 42.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 19 assists per game. They average 4.6 blocks per game and 6.1 steals per game defensively.

Jaxon Kohler leads Michigan State in scoring, with an average of 14.4 points per game, while shooting with 56.3% from the field and 86.1% from the free throw line, and is the team’s leading rebounder with 10.1 per game. Jeremy Fears Jr. leads the team in assists with 8.8 per game.

Michigan State Spartans @ Washington Huskies Betting Trends: January 17, 2026

Why the Washington Huskies will win

• The home team has won seven of Washington’s last eight games.
• Michigan State has lost the first half in seven of its last eight road games against Conference opponents.

Why the Michigan State Spartans will win

• Michigan State has won each of its last 17 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Washington has lost each of its last nine day games against AP-ranked opponents at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion.
• Washington has lost the first half in each of its last 10 games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Washington’s last eight games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 153+ points.
• Eight of Michigan State’s last nine day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 142+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Washington ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (78.1%).
• Washington ranks T22nd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.3).
• Michigan State ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (28.4).
• Michigan State ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (59.9%).

Michigan State vs Washington Prediction

In this Michigan State vs Washington Prediction, Michigan State is coming as -3 road favorites. Michigan State has been the better team this season as they have just two defeats in their 17 games played and are 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 games. Washington has been very strong at home and are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games, so I see no clear edge on either side. Both teams have been playing some low-scoring games lately, going for 10-1 to the under in their last 11 games combined, as Michigan State has the 10^th-best defense in the entire country. Take the under 141.5 points in this one.