The Washington Huskies take on the Northwestern Wildcats in Evanston, Illinois. Tip-off is set for 8:00 p.m. EST on BTN.
Northwestern is favored by 1.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -125. The total is set at 145.5 points.
Here’s my Washington vs. Northwestern prediction and college basketball picks for January 31, 2026.
Washington vs Northwestern Prediction
My Pick: Over 146.5 or Better
My Washington vs Northwestern best bet is on the Over. For all of your college basketball bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page.
Washington vs. Northwestern Odds
| Washington Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -110 | 145.5 -110o / -110u | +105 |
| Northwestern Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -110 | 145.5 -110o / -110u | -125 |
- Washington vs Northwestern spread: Northwestern -1.5 (-110), Washington +1.5 (-110)
- Washington vs Northwestern over/under: 145.5 (-119o / -110u)
- Washington vs Northwestern moneyline: Washington +105, Northwestern -125
- Washington vs Northwestern best bet: Over 146.5 or Better
Washington vs Northwestern NCAAB Pick
I project 149.6 points for this Big Ten battle, so I’m willing to bet the Over at 146.5 or better, representing a three-point difference between my projection and the market.
Led by the nation’s leading scorer, Nick Martinelli (24 PPG), the Wildcats are well above-average in rolling and posting sets. Martinelli and Co. should create plenty of scoring opportunities against a Washington defense that can’t cover either action (1.14 roll PPP allowed, 18th percentile; 1.02 post PPP allowed, 11th percentile).
I don’t love how Washington matches up on the other end, but Northwestern is weak on the defensive glass, which should allow Hannes Steinbach to eat on second-chance opportunities.
Plus, I think the Washington offense has looked better as Zoom Diallo has settled into the point guard position more — he’s dished out 23 assists over his past four games at a 35% rate.
My Pick: Over 146.5 or Better
