Washington Huskies vs Michigan Wolverines NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/12/25
The Huskies and Wolverines are set to face off at 2:00 ET on BTN. The Wolverines will host the game at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, MI. The over/under for this game is set at 154 points, and Michigan is favored by -14.5 vs. Washington in a Big Ten conference matchup.
WASHINGTON HUSKIES VS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Washington Huskies +14.5
This game will be played at Crisler Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, January 12th.
WHY BET THE WASHINGTON HUSKIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Wolverines.
- Even though we have Michigan winning straight-up, we like Washington at +14.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Do the Huskies Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Washington Huskies Recent Game/Games
Washington dropped to 9-6 on the season after a lopsided 88-54 loss to Michigan State on Thursday. The Huskies were +14 point underdogs heading into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 142, just under the O/U line of 144.5.
Washington struggled early, falling behind 42-13 by halftime. While they managed to score 41 points in the 2nd half, they also allowed 46, preventing any chance of a comeback.
In their last game, the Huskies managed just 54 points, shooting 32.7% from the field and 18.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.4%, and they hit 65.2% of their free throws.
Jaden Akins led the way with 20 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 33.3% from deep. Jeremy Fears Jr. contributed 12 points and 10 assists, while Tre Holloman added 11 points, hitting 66.7% of his threes.
Washington’s defense struggled, giving up 88 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 52% from the field. Inside the arc, they conceded 62% shooting, with 25 two-point baskets made.
From three-point range, Washington’s opponent hit 7 of 21 attempts, good for 33%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 17 for 94%. Washington allowed 9 offensive rebounds.
Can the Wolverines Secure a Win at Home?
Michigan improved to 12-3 on the season with a 94-75 road win over UCLA on Tuesday. The Wolverines entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they covered the spread as well.
Michigan led 47-37 at halftime and matched that output in the 2nd half, while holding UCLA to 38 points. The total points for the game ended at 169, well over the 142.5 O/U line.
Michigan’s offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 94 points with a field goal percentage of 61.5% and an effective field goal percentage of 76.9%. They shot 70.8% from two-point range and 53.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 15 threes in the game.
Vladislav Goldin led the way with 36 points, shooting 72.2% from the field. Tre Donaldson added 20 points, hitting 6 of 10 threes, and dished out 7 assists. The Wolverines finished with 24 assists as a team.
Michigan’s defense gave up 75 points, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field, making 25 of their 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they were efficient, hitting 57% of their two-point shots, going 23/40.
From three-point range, Michigan held them to just 10%, as they made only 2 of their 20 attempts. At the free-throw line, the opposing team shot 67%, converting 23 of 34 chances. Michigan also allowed 11 offensive rebounds.