Washington vs Michigan State Picks and Prediction – 1/10/2025

The Washington Huskies will be visiting Jack Breslin Student Events Center on Thursday, where they will take on the Michigan State Spartans. Get the rest of our free college basketball picks here! The Huskies come into this game with a 10-5 record which places them 16th in the Big Ten. After picking up a win against Maryland last week, the Huskies would go on to suffer an 81-77 loss to Illinois on Sunday. Washington is averaging 74.4 points per game on 44.8% shooting from the field and 33.0% from three. The Huskies have been solid on the defensive end, entering this game with a 100.7 defensive rating.

The Michigan State Spartans are currently ranked the 18th team in the country, as their 12-2 record places of them second in the Big Ten. Michigan State is riding a seven game win streak, most recently defeating Ohio State 69-62 on Friday. Szymon Zapala scored a team-high 15 points in this game, while Jaden Akins added 14 points. Michigan State has been an electric offensive team this season, scoring 81.1 points per game on 47.4% shooting from the field and just 28.0% from three. The Spartans have been an elite defensive team, ranking 40th in the NCAA with a 96.2 defensive rating.

Michigan State is on Home court where they look to earn their eighth consecutive victory, while Washington hopes to bounce back after a loss against Illinois. Expect Michigan State to dominate on both ends of the floor in this game, leading the to cover the -13.5 spread. Final score prediction, Spartans win 86-60.