Michigan vs. Washington betting: College basketball preview for Jan. 14

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The No. 4 Michigan Wolverines (14-1, 4-1 Big Ten) visit the Washington Huskies (10-6, 2-3 Big Ten) after winning five home road in a row. The Wolverines are double-digit favorites by 12.5 points in the contest, which starts at 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The matchup’s over/under is 165.5.

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Michigan vs. Washington betting lines

  • Michigan moneyline odds to win: -1000
  • Washington moneyline odds to win: +646
  • Spread: Michigan (-12.5)
  • Total: 165.5

Michigan statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Michigan covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than road games last season. Michigan covered six times in 16 games at home, and it covered five times in 10 games on the road.
  • When playing at home last year, the Wolverines exceeded the over/under 56.2% of the time (nine of 16 games). They hit the over in 50% of away games (five of 10 contests).
  • Michigan won a higher percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite when playing at home last season, going 13-3 (.812). In road games as a moneyline favorite, it sported a record of 4-1 (.800).

Recent trends

  • On the offensive side of the ball, the Wolverines have increased their output slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 96.6 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 94.6 they’ve racked up over the course of this year.
  • Michigan has been slightly suspect on the defensive end of the floor recently, allowing 68.7 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 68.5 it has conceded this year.
  • During their last 10 outings, the Wolverines are making 0.5 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (10.4 compared to 9.9 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from beyond the arc in that span (37.5% compared to 36% season-long).

Michigan betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 9-6-0 (Home: 6-2-0; Away: 0-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 12.5+: 6-5-0 (As Favorite: 8-6-0; As Underdog: 1-0-0)
  • O-U-P: 7-8-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 1-2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-1 (Home: 7-1; Away: 3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
52.3 (fourth in nation) 35.5 (first) 40.5 (third) 29 (80th) 20.1 (fifth) 12 (231st)

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Washington statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread, Washington has an identical winning percentage (.500) at home (4-4-0 record) and away (3-3-0).
  • Huskies games have finished above the over/under more frequently at home (five times out of eight) than on the road (three of six) this year.
  • The Huskies’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .000 (0-1), and on the road it is .250 (1-3).

Recent trends

  • In their last 10 games, the Huskies are putting up 79.7 points per contest, two fewer points than their season average (81.7).
  • In its last 10 games, Washington is surrendering 74.4 points per contest, 1.3 more points than its season average (73.1).
  • The Huskies are making 0.3 fewer three-pointers per contest in their previous 10 games (6.3) compared to their season average (6.6), and they are posting a worse three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (30.4%) compared to their season mark (31.9%).

Washington betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 8-8-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 3-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 12.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 6-5-0; As Underdog: 2-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 9-7-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 3-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-2 (Home: 7-0; Away: 1-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-4 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.5 (172nd in nation) 42.7 (132nd) 35.9 (56th) 30.4 (148th) 14 (202nd) 10.3 (80th)
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