Michigan Wolverines vs Washington Huskies Matchup

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

Washington vs Michigan Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Huskies versus the Wolverines? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, MI. This Big Ten conference matchup has an over/under of 154 points, and Michigan is favored to win by -14.5 at home vs. Washington.

Washington vs. Michigan Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Washington Huskies at Michigan Wolverines
Where: Ann Arbor at Crisler Center
Date: Sunday, January 12th
Betting Odds MICH -14.5, WASH +714 | MICH -1201 O/U 154

Huskies Preview: Can the Huskies Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Washington Huskies Recent Game/Games

Washington's season record dropped to 9-6 after a tough 88-54 road loss to Michigan State on Thursday. Entering the game as +14 point underdogs, the Huskies not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Washington struggled early, trailing 42-13 at halftime, but improved in the 2nd half, scoring 41 points while allowing 46. The total points for the game were 142, just under the 144.5 O/U line.

Huskies Offense Breakdown

Washington struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 32.7% from the field and 18.8% from three-point range, finishing with 54 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.4%, and they hit 15 of 23 free throws (65.2%).

Jaden Akins led the way with 20 points, shooting 8 of 13 overall and 2 of 6 from deep. Jeremy Fears Jr. contributed 10 assists, while Tre Holloman added 6 assists and hit 2 of 3 from beyond the arc.

Huskies Team Defense

Despite Washington's defensive struggles, they allowed 88 points on 52% shooting from the field, including 62% on two-pointers (25/40). The Huskies also sent their opponents to the line 18 times, where they converted 17 free throws (94%).

From beyond the arc, Washington's defense gave up 7 threes on 21 attempts (33%). They also allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Wolverines Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for the Wolverines?

Michigan improved to 12-3 on the season with a 94-75 win over UCLA on Tuesday. The Wolverines were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Michigan led 47-37 at halftime and matched that effort in the 2nd half, outscoring UCLA 47-38. The game’s total points reached 169, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.

Wolverines Offense Breakdown

Michigan's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 94 points with a field goal percentage of 61.5% (32/52). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 76.9%, thanks to 70.8% shooting on two-pointers and 53.6% from beyond the arc (15/28). They also connected on 71.4% of their free throws (15/21) and dished out 24 assists.

Vladislav Goldin led the way with 36 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 72.2% from the field. Tre Donaldson added 20 points, hitting 6 of 10 threes, and contributed 7 assists. Nimari Burnett, Tyler Bilodeau, and Sebastian Mack each chipped in 17 points, with Burnett shooting 83.3% overall and 75% from three-point range.

Wolverines Team Defense

Michigan's defense gave up 75 points, with the opposition shooting 41% from the field (25/60). They allowed 57% shooting on two-pointers, as the other team went 23/40 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Michigan's defense held the other team to just 2/20 shooting (10%). The Wolverines also sent them to the free-throw line 34 times, where they made 23 (67%). Michigan allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Huskies vs Wolverines Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Washington has a 1-4 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 62 points per game while allowing 75. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
In their last ten games at home, the Wolverines have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 72 points per game in these contests.
Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Washington has an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 3-7 straight up.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Wolverines have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.