Washington vs Ohio State Prediction 1/11/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Washington vs Ohio State prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, January 11th at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Washington Huskies Betting Preview

The Washington Huskies are 9-6 (1-3) this season after they lost to Purdue by a score of 81-73 in their last game. Washington trailed 45-28 at halftime, but did score 45 points in the second half in the loss. The Huskies shot 44% from the field, 31% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Hannes Steinbach led Washington with 17 points and four rebounds, while Quimari Peterson added 15 points and three assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Washington lost to Indiana by a score of 90-80, but did beat Utah by a score of 74-65 before that. The Huskies have scored 81.7 points per game with 39.4 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.1 points against per game this season. Hannes Steinbach is averaging 18.2 points and 11.2 rebounds per game, while Zoom Diallo is averaging 14.6 points and 3.7 assists per game for the Huskies. Washington is shooting 45.3% from the field, 77.7% on free throws, and 31.8% on three pointers this season. 

Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview

The Ohio State Buckeyes are 11-4 (3-2) this year after they defeated Oregon by a score of 72-62 in their last game. Ohio State led 34-29 at halftime and they added 38 points in the second half to seal the win. The Buckeyes shot 45% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 78% on free throws in the game. Devin Royal led Ohio State with 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Christoph Tilly added 14 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Ohio State lost to Nebraska by a score of 72-69, but did beat Rutgers by a score of 80-73 before that. The Buckeyes have scored 83.7 points per game with 36.4 rebounds and 16.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.3 points against per game this season. Bruce Thornton is averaging 20.0 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, while John Mobley Jr is averaging 14.5 points and 2.7 assists per game for the Buckeyes. Ohio State is shooting 50.3% from the field, 78.4% on free throws, and 34.2% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Washington Huskies will win

• The home team has won each of Washington’s last six games.
• Ohio State has lost five of its last six day games against Conference opponents.
• Ohio State has lost the first half in four of its last five games against Conference opponents.

Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win

• Ohio State has won 11 of its last 12 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Washington has lost nine of its last 10 games against Conference opponents.
• Washington has lost the first half in each of its last eight games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Ohio State’s last five games have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
• Each of Washington’s last four games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 154+ points.

Washington vs Ohio State Prediction 

Ohio State comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games, which includes a win at Oregon a few days ago. The Buckeyes are shooting 50% from the field and their defense has been pretty solid in recent games. Washington has dropped two in a row and they have allowed 81 and 90 points in those two losses. The Huskies are shooting 45% from the field, but they have struggled against power conference teams this year. Take Ohio State to get another road win here.