Northwestern vs. Washington Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 31

Updated Jan. 31, 2026 8:28 p.m. ET

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The Washington Huskies (11-10, 3-7 Big Ten) aim to end a five-game road losing streak when they visit the Northwestern Wildcats (10-11, 2-8 Big Ten) on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET.

The Wildcats play the Huskies in a game projected to be a close matchup. The Wildcats are favored by only 1.5 points against the Huskies. The game features a point total of 146.5.

Continue scrolling to get all the information ahead of placing bets on the Northwestern-Washington matchup.

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)

Wildcats vs Huskies Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Wildcats	-1.5	-112	-108	146.5	-110	-110	-128	+106

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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

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Wildcats 74, Huskies 72.
The Wildcats have a 56.1% chance to win this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Huskies hold a 48.5% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Northwestern has won eight games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 13 times.
Washington has compiled a 12-9-0 record against the spread this year.
Northwestern has an ATS record of 4-9 when playing as at least 1.5-point favorites this season.
When playing as at least 1.5-point underdogs this year, Washington has an ATS record of 5-4.

Key Total Facts

Wildcats games have finished with more than 146.5 points 12 times so far this season.
There have been 13 Huskies games this season with more than 146.5 points scored.
These teams score 155.7 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 9.2.

Key Moneyline Facts

Northwestern has won nine of 13 games when favored on the moneyline this season (69.2%).
Washington has been underdogs in nine games this season and won one (11.1%) of those contests.
When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -128 or shorter, Northwestern has gone 9-3 (75% win percentage).
Washington has a record of 1-8, a 11.1% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +106 or more by bookmakers this season.

Northwestern vs. Washington: Recent Results

Wildcats vs Huskies Recent Games
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 (166)	78.4 (130)
Points Allowed (Rank)	71.8 (130)	73.3 (170)
Rebounds (Rank)	8.1 (292)	10.9 (55)
3pt Made (Rank)	6.4 (306)	6.6 (295)
Assists (Rank)	18.4 (13)	13.9 (194)
Turnovers (Rank)	8.1 (4)	10.2 (82)

Northwestern 2025-26 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Nick Martinelli	20	24	6.7	1.8	0.6	0.4	1.5
Arrinten Page	20	11.5	5	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	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

Huskies Leaders
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	0.7
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	1.3	0.1	2.1