Washington vs Northwestern Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Northwestern (13-10) vs. Washington (11-11)
February 8, 2025 10:30 pm EDT
The Line: Washington -2.5; Over/Under: 137.5
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The Northwestern Wildcats and Washington Huskies meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Alaska Airlines Arena. Here’s a Washington vs Northwestern Prediction. This article will include a Washington vs Northwestern Pick.
Northwestern Wildcats Betting Preview
The Northwestern Wildcats lost to Wisconsin, beat USC, and they play Oregon, Nebraska, and Ohio State next. The Northwestern Wildcats are averaging 74 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 69.9 points on 43.7 percent shooting. Nick Martinelli is averaging 19.7 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Brooks Barnhizer is averaging 17.1 points and 8.8 rebounds. Jalen Leach is the third double-digit scorer and Ty Berry is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Northwestern Wildcats are shooting 33.4 percent from beyond the arc and 72.9 percent from the free throw line. The Northwestern Wildcats are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.2 rebounds per game.
Washington Huskies Betting Preview
The Washington Huskies beat Minnesota, lost to Nebraska, and they play Ohio State, Penn State, and Rutgers next. The Washington Huskies are averaging 71.7 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 72.3 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Great Osobor is averaging 15.6 points and 8.6 rebounds, while Tyler Harris is averaging 12.1 points and 5.3 rebounds. Zoom Diallo is the third double-digit scorer and Mekhi Mason is dishing 1.2 assists. The Washington Huskies are shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc and 67.6 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Huskies are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Huskies will win
- Northwestern has lost each of its last six road games against the Big Ten Conference.
- Washington has won nine of its last 12 night games at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Northwestern has lost the first half in four of its last five road games against the Big Ten Conference.
Why the Northwestern Wildcats will win
- Washington has lost eight of its last nine night games against the Big Ten Conference.
- Northwestern has won 16 of its last 20 games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Northwestern has won the first half in 28 of its last 36 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Washington vs Northwestern Injury Report
Washington will be without Chris Conway, while Luis Kortright is questionable with an undisclosed issue. Northwestern will be without Brooks Barnhizer. Luke Hunger, Jalen leach, Blake Barkley, and Jordan Clayton are questionable.
Washington vs Northwestern Prediction
I’m not excited to back either Washington or Northwestern, two teams that have lost seven of its last 10 games. However, somebody has to win. Northwestern is winless on the road this season and has lost six of its last seven games in the underdog role. The Washington Huskies have seen eight of their 11 wins come at home this season, and they’ve covered six of their last 10 games. Northwestern also recently Minnesota, which is the most impressive thing either of these teams have done lately. We’re not laying much. Give me Northwestern at home in this late Saturday night clash.
