Michigan State vs Washington Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Michigan State vs Washington
The Michigan State Spartans square off against the Washington Huskies, with tip-off scheduled for 18:00 on Saturday, January 17.
The total line looks to be on the low side at 142.5. There’s a strong chance that Michigan State and Washington will conspire to go above the line and we’re backing Over at -115.
Michigan State Spartans claimed a victory in their previous game. A 81-60 home win occurred against Indiana Hoosiers.
Washington Huskies lost their last game, being beaten at home to Michigan Wolverines 82-72.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Michigan State won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 88-54 victory was registered against Washington.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michigan State
|
25-7 | 2526 | 2189 | 337 | 17-3 | 8-4 | 2L |
Washington
|
16-17 | 2545 | 2430 | 115 | 11-6 | 5-11 | 1L |
Michigan State vs Washington Prediction & Picks
Make the most of Michigan State vs Washington with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.
Game Prediction
The total line of 142.5 points looks pretty low and we can take advantage by backing the Overs at -115. We can see these college competitors combining to go bigger.
Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert basketball predictions. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate college hoops picks possible.
Key Michigan State vs Washington stats:
Over 142.5 Probability
The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 53.5% likelihood of this pick delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
In order to land bigger odds on your Overs wager, it’s possible to combine this with the winning team. The Match Result & Total lines can provide a larger potential payout.
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Player Prop Picks
Jeremy Fears Jr. (Michigan State) can be wagered to register Over 2.5 rebounds at -123. We’re confident that he can oblige with an Overs bet considering the generous line that’s on offer.
Latest Jeremy Fears Jr. Player Prop Odds
Coen Carr (Michigan State) is available at -169 to total Over 9.5 points. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the total looks attractive for this player.
Latest Coen Carr Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Over 142.5, Washington +3.5 and Jeremy Fears Jr. (Michigan State) to get Over 2.5 rebounds.
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Correct Score Prediction
75
-
74
Washington
We’ll roll the dice and go for the Spartans to register a 75-74 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the massive odds.
Michigan State vs Washington Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
For this college game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Michigan State are -167 favorites to win and that means a 63% chance of landing a victory. Washington are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +138.
The spread is 3.5 and the total points line is currently 142.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 142.5 at -115.
Consider every angle when placing your college hoops bets. The top basketball betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props, and it’s all about finding a wager that fits your prediction of the game.
Hannes Steinbach is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -145 that he scores Over 14.5 points or +111 that he goes Under.
You don’t have to wait for the final outcome when it comes to college basketball micro betting. Instead, there’s the opportunity to wager on live lines which tend to be settled in a shorter space of time and the in-game odds are always changing.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Michigan State Stats
Washington Stats
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road
- +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- +3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 144.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 138.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 142.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 142.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.50 pts and allowed 66.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.20 pts and allowed 65.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 154.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 156.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 142.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 142.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.10 pts and allowed 74.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 84.80 pts and allowed 72.10 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big Ten | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michigan
|
31-3 | 2952 | 2353 | 599 | 19-2 | 12-1 | 1L |
Nebraska
|
26-6 | 2473 | 2119 | 354 | 19-3 | 7-3 | 1L |
|
Michigan State
|
25-7 | 2526 | 2189 | 337 | 17-3 | 8-4 | 2L |
Purdue
|
27-8 | 2858 | 2455 | 403 | 16-5 | 11-3 | 4W |
Illinois
|
24-8 | 2700 | 2234 | 466 | 15-6 | 9-2 | 1L |
Wisconsin
|
24-10 | 2822 | 2581 | 241 | 16-2 | 8-8 | 1L |
UCLA
|
23-11 | 2643 | 2414 | 229 | 18-3 | 5-8 | 1L |
Ohio State
|
21-12 | 2633 | 2402 | 231 | 15-5 | 6-7 | 1L |
Iowa
|
21-12 | 2482 | 2177 | 305 | 17-3 | 4-9 | 1L |
Indiana
|
18-14 | 2501 | 2309 | 192 | 15-6 | 3-8 | 2L |
USC
|
18-14 | 2515 | 2494 | 21 | 11-7 | 7-7 | 8L |
|
Washington
|
16-17 | 2545 | 2430 | 115 | 11-6 | 5-11 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
15-17 | 2241 | 2193 | 48 | 13-8 | 2-9 | 1L |
Northwestern
|
15-19 | 2487 | 2447 | 40 | 11-9 | 4-10 | 1L |
Rutgers
|
14-19 | 2329 | 2479 | -150 | 11-7 | 3-12 | 1L |
Oregon
|
12-20 | 2267 | 2366 | -99 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 1L |
Penn State
|
12-20 | 2358 | 2539 | -181 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 3L |
Maryland
|
12-21 | 2300 | 2527 | -227 | 9-8 | 3-13 | 1L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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