Michigan State vs. Washington betting: College basketball preview for January 9

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The No. 16 Michigan State Spartans (12-2, 3-0 Big Ten) are heavy favorites (-14.5) as they look to continue a four-game home win streak when they host the Washington Huskies (10-5, 1-3 Big Ten) on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Jack Breslin Students Events Center. The matchup airs at 8:00 PM ET on Big Ten Network. The matchup’s point total is set at 144.5.

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Michigan State Cover -14.5 vs Washington -106

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Michigan State vs. Washington betting lines

  • Michigan State moneyline odds to win: -1370
  • Washington moneyline odds to win: +810
  • Spread: Michigan State (-14.5)
  • Total: 144.5

Michigan State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • When playing at home last season, Michigan State had a better record against the spread (11-7-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (5-5-0).
  • The Spartans exceeded the total in a lower percentage of games at home (38.9%) than road games (50%) last season.
  • As a moneyline favorite last season, Michigan State took 12 of 16 games when playing at home, good for a .750 winning percentage. Michigan State won three of seven games away from home (.429) as a moneyline favorite.

Last season stats

  • The Spartans scored 72.9 points per game and gave up 66.1 last year, making them 193rd in college basketball offensively and 26th on defense.
  • Last season, Michigan State was 194th in the country in rebounds (31.8 per game) and 63rd in rebounds conceded (29.7).
  • With 15.9 assists per game last season, the Spartans were 33rd in the country.

Michigan State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 9-5-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 2-0-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 14.5+: 3-3-0 (As Favorite: 7-4-0; As Underdog: 2-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 5-9-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 1-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-1 (Home: 7-0; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-0)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.4 (72nd in nation) 39.9 (39th) 38.2 (10th) 27.6 (31st) 17.9 (15th) 11.9 (222nd)

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Washington statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread last year, Washington had better results on the road (7-4-0) than at home (8-9-0).
  • Looking at the over/under, Huskies games went over 10 of 17 times at home (58.8%) last season, and five of 11 away (45.5%).
  • In 2023-24 as moneyline underdogs, the Huskies had a better winning percentage at home (.500, 1-1 record) than away (.286, 2-5).

Recent trends

  • While the Huskies are posting 74.4 points per game in 2024-25, they have bettered that mark over their past 10 games, producing 75.6 a contest.
  • Washington is ceding 71.4 points per game in its past 10 games, compared to its season average of 69.4 points allowed.
  • Over their past 10 games, the Huskies are sinking 7.4 threes per game, 0.7 more than their season average (6.7). They also own a better three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (35.2%) compared to their season average (33.0%).

Washington betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 8-5-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 1-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 6-7-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 0-2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-2 (Home: 5-2; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 1-1; Away: 0-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.8 (198th in nation) 43.6 (205th) 32.1 (230th) 31.9 (230th) 13.3 (231st) 10.8 (112th)
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