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

Updated Jan. 16, 2026 8:28 p.m. ET

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The No. 12 Michigan State Spartans (15-2, 5-1 Big Ten) will attempt to extend a three-game winning 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 matchup airs at 6 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network.

The Spartans are a 3.5-point favorite against the Huskies when the Spartans and Huskies play. The game's over/under is set at 140.5.

Keep reading to get all you need to know before betting on the Michigan State-Washington clash.

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	-109	-111	140.5	-110	-110	-182	+152

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Michigan State vs. Washington Prediction

Pick ATS: Michigan State (-3.5)
Pick OU: Over (140.5)
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 encounter is Spartans 72, Huskies 68.
The Spartans have a 64.5% chance to claim victory in this game per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Huskies have a 39.7% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Michigan State has compiled a 9-8-0 record against the spread this season.
Washington has won nine games against the spread this season, 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 an ATS record of 3-2 when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs this season.

Key Total Facts

Spartans games have finished with more than 140.5 points nine times so far this year.
There have been 15 Huskies games this season with more than 140.5 points scored.
The total for this matchup is 140.5 points, 19.6 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.

Key Moneyline Facts

Michigan State has won all 14 games when the moneyline favorite this season.
Washington has won one of the six games it has played as underdogs this season.
Michigan State has won all 12 games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -182 or shorter.
This season, Washington has won one of its five games when it is the underdog by at least +152 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)	79.0 (136)	81.1 (101)
Points Allowed (Rank)	64.2 (12)	73.6 (188)
Rebounds (Rank)	12.2 (15)	11.2 (55)
3pt Made (Rank)	7.6 (211)	6.7 (288)
Assists (Rank)	19.0 (12)	13.8 (212)
Turnovers (Rank)	12.0 (239)	10.3 (81)

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	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	0.0
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	0.9	0.5
Zoom Diallo	17	14.9	3.1	3.5	0.8	0.0	0.7
Wesley Yates III	12	13.8	3.7	1.0	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	2.0	1.5	0.2	2.4