The No. 12 Michigan State Spartans (15-2, 5-1 Big Ten) are 3.5-point favorites as they try to extend 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 point total in the matchup is set at 143.5.
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Michigan State Cover -3.5 vs Washington -107
Michigan State vs. Washington betting lines
- Michigan State moneyline odds to win: -166
- Washington moneyline odds to win: +139
- Spread: Michigan State (-3.5)
- Total: 143.5
Michigan State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread last season, Michigan State played worse at home, covering 10 times in 16 home games, and seven times in nine road games.
- The Spartans went over the over/under less consistently at home last year, hitting the over in four of 16 home matchups (25%). On the road, they hit the over in three of nine games (33.3%).
- As a moneyline favorite last year, Michigan State won 15 of 16 games at home, good for a .938 winning percentage. Michigan State won three of four games on the road (.750) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Spartans’ offense has been worse over their last 10 games, putting up 78.5 points a contest compared to the 79.0 they’ve averaged this season.
- The last 10 games have seen Michigan State allow 1.9 more points per game (66.1) than its season-long average (64.2).
- The Spartans’ past 10 contests have seen them make 8.0 three-pointers per game while shooting 36.5% from deep. Both numbers are up compared to their 2025-26 averages of 7.6 makes and 35.5%.
Michigan State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-8-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 1-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 5-7-0 (As Favorite: 7-7-0; As Underdog: 2-1-0)
- O-U-P: 5-12-0 (Home: 3-8-0; Away: 1-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-0 (Home: 10-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-2 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.7 (111th in nation) | 38.6 (11th) | 39.5 (eighth) | 25.4 (first) | 19.0 (12th) | 12.0 (239th) |
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Washington statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- This season, Washington is 5-4-0 at home against the spread (.556 winning percentage). On the road, it is 3-3-0 ATS (.500).
- In terms of the over/under, Huskies games have finished over five of nine times at home (55.6%), and three of six away (50%).
- When moneyline underdogs, the Huskies have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-2) than away (1-3).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Huskies are scoring 80.1 points per contest, 1.0 fewer point than their season average (81.1).
- Washington has performed worse defensively over its past 10 games, ceding 74.5 points per contest, 0.9 more points than its season average of 73.6.
- Over their past 10 games, the Huskies are sinking 6.4 threes per game, 0.3 fewer threes than their season average (6.7). They also own a lower three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (29.2%) compared to their season average (31.5%).
Washington betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-8-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 3-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 3-2-0 (As Favorite: 6-5-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
- O-U-P: 9-8-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 3-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-2 (Home: 7-0; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 0-2; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.0 (202nd in nation) | 42.9 (141st) | 35.9 (54th) | 30.8 (161st) | 13.8 (211th) | 10.3 (80th) |
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