Michigan State Spartans vs Washington Huskies Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Washington vs Michigan State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in East Lansing.

Washington vs Michigan State Prediction

Planning on watching today's Huskies and Spartans game? Catch the action at Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI, as the Spartans hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on BTN. The over/under for this Big Ten conference contest is set at 146.5 points, with Michigan State being favored by -14.5 at home against Washington.

Washington vs. Michigan State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Washington Huskies at Michigan State Spartans
Where: East Lansing at Breslin Center
Date: Thursday, January 9th
Betting Odds MST -14.5, WASH +725 | MST -1320 O/U 146.5

Huskies Preview: Does Washington Have A Chance at Breslin Center?

Washington Huskies Recent Game/Games

Washington dropped to 9-5 on the season after a narrow 81-77 loss to Illinois on Sunday. The Huskies, who were +7 point underdogs, managed to keep things closer than expected. The combined points of 158 went over the pre-game O/U line of 154.5.

Washington fell behind 42-31 at halftime but made a strong push in the second half, outscoring Illinois 46-39. Despite the loss, the Huskies showed resilience and covered the spread.

Huskies Offense Breakdown

DJ Davis was the standout performer for the Huskies, scoring 31 points in 31 minutes, shooting 57.9% from the field and hitting 7 of 14 from beyond the arc. Kasparas Jakucionis added 18 points and 6 assists, while Tre White contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds.

As a team, Washington shot 43.1% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They hit 38.5% of their three-pointers, going 10 for 26, and made 11 of 14 free throws (78.6%). The Huskies finished with 11 assists and 8 offensive rebounds.

Huskies Team Defense

Washington's defense gave up 81 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field, connecting on 28 of their 65 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Washington's opponents hit 10 of 26 shots, good for 38%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 11 of those attempts, shooting 78%. Washington allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.

Spartans Preview: Will Michigan State Win at Home?

Michigan State improved to 12-2 on the season with a 69-62 win over Ohio State on Friday. The Spartans, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only picked up the win but also covered the spread.

Michigan State led 37-29 at halftime and scored 32 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33. The total points for the game were 131, which was well below the O/U line of 149.5.

Spartans Offense Breakdown

In their last game, Michigan State put up 69 points, shooting 43.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.3%, largely due to their struggles from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 18 threes for 16.7%. Inside the arc, they were much more efficient, connecting on 56.8% of their two-point attempts.

The Spartans were strong from the free-throw line, making 18 of 22 for 81.8%. They also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. Szymon Zapala led the way with 15 points on 7 of 8 shooting, while Jaden Akins added 14 points, and Micah Parrish contributed 13, hitting 3 of 6 from deep.

Spartans Team Defense

Michigan State's defense held their opponent to 62 points, with a field goal percentage of 36% (22/60). They allowed 15 two-point shots on 33 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the Spartans limited their opponent to 7 three-pointers on 27 attempts, a 25% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 68%.

Huskies vs Spartans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Washington has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 68 points per game while allowing 74. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
Michigan State has played well in their previous three home games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 84 points per game while allowing 75. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Huskies have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the spread was just 7-3.
Michigan State has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 5-0 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last five games.