Washington vs Indiana Prediction 1/4/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Washington vs Indiana Prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, January 4^th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Indiana Hoosiers Preview

Indiana Hoosiers have a 10-3 record this season and are tied for 8th place in the Big Ten Conference. They have a 9-0 home record and are coming off an 81-60 home win against Siena. Their previous three games were a 78-58 home win against Chicago State, a 72-60 away loss against Kentucky and a 113-72 home win against Penn State.

Offensively, Indiana averages 84.7 points per game, while allowing 66.1 points per game defensively. The Hoosiers shoot with 48% from the field and grab 37.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 19.0 assists per game. They average 2.8 blocks per game and 6.2 steals per game defensively.

Langdon Wilkerson leads Indiana in scoring, with an average of 19 points per game, while shooting with 46.6% from the field and 83.7% from the free throw line. Tamin DeVries is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.4 per game, while Charlie Enright adds a team-high 4.6 assists per game.

Washington Huskies Preview

Washington Huskies have a 9-4 record this season and are tied for 9th place in the Big Ten Conference. They have a 2-2 away record and are coming off a 74-65 home win against Utah. Their previous three games were an 86-56 home win against San Diego, a 70-66 away win against Seattle and a 105-69 home win against Seattle U.

Offensively, Washington averages 82.5 points per game, while allowing 71.2 points per game defensively. The Huskies shoot with 45% from the field and grab 41.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14 assists per game. They average 4.5 blocks per game and 6.7 steals per game defensively.

Hunter Steinbach leads Washington in scoring, with an average of 18.1 points per game, while shooting with 58.6% from the field and 76.3% from the free throw line. Hunter Steinbach is also the team’s leading rebounder with 12 per game, while Jake Mandaquit adds a team-high 3.5 assists per game.

Washington Huskies @ Indiana Hoosiers Betting Trends: January 4, 2026

Why the Indiana Hoosiers will win

• Indiana has won each of its last 12 games at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
• Washington has lost 10 of its last 11 night games against Conference opponents.
• Indiana has won the first half in each of its last nine home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Washington Huskies will win

• Washington has won four of its last five games.
• Indiana has lost the first half in seven of its last eight home games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Washington’s last four games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 153+ points.
• Ten of Indiana’s last 12 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Indiana ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (9.3).
• Indiana ranks T9th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.5).
• Washington ranks 29th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (41.3).
• Washington ranks T31st among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (77.0%).

Washington vs Indiana Prediction

In this Washington vs Indiana Prediction, Indiana is coming as -7.5 home favorites. Both teams have been excellent this season and have almost identical overall records, but Indiana has been perfect at home and this will be their 10^th home game out of their 14 overall. They have been struggling against the spread lately with a 1-5 record in their last 6 games and Washington is 7-3 in its last 10 games, so I will pass on picking a side. Both teams have been involved in some lower-scoring games lately, as they are a perfect 5-0 to the under in their last 5 games combined, as they play excellent defense this season and allow just 134.3 points per game combined. Take the under 152 in this one.