Michigan State vs. Washington Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 17

Updated Jan. 17, 2026 3:28 p.m. ET

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The No. 12 Michigan State Spartans (15-2, 5-1 Big Ten) will look to build on a three-game win streak when they visit the Washington Huskies (10-7, 2-4 Big Ten) on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. The contest airs at 6 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network.

The Spartans head into their game as a 3.5-point favorite against the Huskies. The over/under for the game is 143.

Continue reading to get everything you need to know before betting on the Michigan State-Washington contest.

Michigan State vs. Washington How to Watch & Odds

When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET
Where: Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion in Seattle, Washington
TV: Big Ten Network
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Spartans vs Huskies Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Spartans	-3.5	-107	-113	143	-110	-110	-165	+138

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Michigan State vs. Washington Prediction

Pick ATS: Michigan State (-3.5)
Pick OU: Over (143)
Prediction: Michigan State 78, Washington 71

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Michigan State vs. Washington Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Spartans 73, Huskies 70.
The Spartans have a 62.3% chance to collect the win in this contest per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Huskies hold a 42.0% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Michigan State has covered nine times in 17 chances against the spread this season.
Washington has won nine games against the spread this year, while failing to cover eight times.
When playing as at least 3.5-point favorites this season, Michigan State has an ATS record of 5-7.
Washington has been an underdog by 3.5 points or more five times this year, and covered the spread in three of those matchups.

Key Total Facts

Spartans games have finished with more than 143 points seven times so far this season.
Huskies games have had over 143 points 14 times this season.
The Spartans and Huskies combine to average 160.1 points per contest, which is 17.1 more than the total for this game.

Key Moneyline Facts

Michigan State has been listed as the moneyline favorite a total of 14 times this season, and it has won each of those games.
This season, Washington has won one out of the six games in which it has been the underdog.
Michigan State has won all 12 games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -165 or shorter.
This season, Washington has won one of its five games when it is the underdog by at least +138 on the moneyline.

Michigan State vs. Washington: Recent Results

Spartans vs Huskies Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
1/9/2025	Spartans	-14.5	144.5	-1370	+810	88-54 MST

Michigan State vs. Washington: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Michigan State	Washington
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	79 (135)	81.1 (101)
Points Allowed (Rank)	64.2 (12)	73.6 (188)
Rebounds (Rank)	12.2 (16)	11.2 (56)
3pt Made (Rank)	7.6 (214)	6.7 (290)
Assists (Rank)	19 (12)	13.8 (211)
Turnovers (Rank)	12 (239)	10.3 (80)

Michigan State 2025-26 Key Players

Spartans Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Jaxon Kohler	17	14.4	10.1	1.3	0.8	0.9	1.9
Jeremy Fears Jr.	17	12.8	2.8	8.8	1.1	0	0.8
Coen Carr	17	11.3	5.1	1.4	0.7	0.9	0.4
Carson Cooper	17	10.1	7.1	1.5	0.6	1	0
Kur Teng	17	7.5	2.2	1.2	0.4	0.1	1.5

Washington 2025-26 Key Players

Huskies Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Hannes Steinbach	14	17.9	11.2	1.7	1	0.9	0.5
Zoom Diallo	17	14.9	3.1	3.5	0.8	0	0.7
Wesley Yates III	12	13.8	3.7	1	1.5	0.3	1.9
Desmond Claude	12	13.3	2.4	1.9	0.4	0.1	0.8
Quimari Peterson	17	10.1	2.8	2	1.5	0.2	2.4