
Northwestern vs. Washington Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 31
The Washington Huskies (11-10, 3-7 Big Ten) will try to end a five-game road losing streak when they square off against the Northwestern Wildcats (10-11, 2-8 Big Ten) on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network.
The Wildcats are just a 1.5-point favorite against the Huskies when the Wildcats and Huskies meet in a game oddsmakers project to be a close one. The point total for the game is 146.5.
Continue reading to get the download ahead of wagering on the Northwestern-Washington contest.
Northwestern vs. Washington How to Watch & Odds
- When: Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois
- TV: Big Ten Network
- Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcats | -1.5 | -110 | -110 | 146.5 | -106 | -114 | -125 | +105 |
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Northwestern vs. Washington Prediction
- Pick ATS: Northwestern (-1.5)
- Pick OU: Over (146.5)
- Prediction: Northwestern 77, Washington 74
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Northwestern vs. Washington Betting Insights
Betting Line Implied Predictions
- Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Wildcats 74, Huskies 72.
- The Wildcats have a 55.6% chance to win this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability.
- The Huskies hold a 48.8% implied probability to come out on top.
Key Spread Facts
- Northwestern has put together an 8-13-0 record against the spread this season.
- Washington has compiled a 12-9-0 record against the spread this year.
- Northwestern is 4-9 ATS this season when playing as at least 1.5-point favorites.
- Washington has been an underdog by 1.5 points or more nine times this year, and covered the spread in five of those games.
Key Total Facts
- A total of 12 times so far this year, the Wildcats and their opponent have combined to score more than 146.5 points.
- Huskies games have finished with over 146.5 points scored 13 times this year.
- The Wildcats and Huskies average 155.7 points per game combined, which is 9.2 more than the over/under for this matchup.
Key Moneyline Facts
- Northwestern has won 69.2% of its games this season when the moneyline favorite (9-4).
- This season, Washington has won one out of the nine games in which it has been the underdog.
- When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -125 or shorter, Northwestern has a record of 9-4 (69.2% win percentage).
- This season, Washington has won one of its nine games, or 11.1%, when it is the underdog by at least +105 on the moneyline.
Northwestern vs. Washington: Recent Results
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8/2025 | Huskies | -3.5 | 137.5 | -163 | +136 | 76-71 WASH |
Northwestern vs. Washington: 2025-26 Stats Comparison
| Northwestern | Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored Per Game (Rank) | 77.3 (163) | 78.4 (135) |
| Points Allowed (Rank) | 71.8 (130) | 73.3 (176) |
| Rebounds (Rank) | 8.1 (291) | 10.9 (57) |
| 3pt Made (Rank) | 6.4 (306) | 6.6 (293) |
| Assists (Rank) | 18.4 (13) | 13.9 (198) |
| Turnovers (Rank) | 8.1 (3) | 10.2 (82) |
Northwestern 2025-26 Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Martinelli | 20 | 24.0 | 6.7 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.5 |
| Arrinten Page | 20 | 11.5 | 5.0 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| Jayden Reid | 21 | 10.4 | 1.7 | 5.3 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.8 |
| Tre Singleton | 21 | 8.0 | 5.3 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Angelo Ciaravino | 20 | 6.6 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
Washington 2025-26 Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannes Steinbach | 18 | 17.4 | 11.3 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.6 |
| Zoom Diallo | 21 | 14.9 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Desmond Claude | 12 | 13.3 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.8 |
| Wesley Yates III | 15 | 12.7 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 1.9 |
| Quimari Peterson | 21 | 9.1 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 2.1 |
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