Washington vs Indiana Prediction 1/4/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Washington vs Indiana prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, January 4th at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Washington Huskies Betting Preview

The Washington Huskies are 9-4 (1-1) this season after they defeated Utah by a score of 74-65 in their last game. Washington trailed 37-36 at halftime, but held Utah to just 28 points in the second half for the comeback win. The Huskies shot 51% from the field, 20% on three pointers, and 85% on free throws in the game. Zoom Diallo led Washington with 24 points and seven assists, while Desmond Claude added 21 points and three assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Washington defeated San Diego by a score of 86-56, but lost to Seattle by a score of 70-66 before that. The Huskies have scored 82.5 points per game with 41.3 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.2 points against per game this season. Hannes Steinbach is averaging 18.1 points and 12.0 rebounds per game, while Wesley Yates III is averaging 14.9 points and 3.9 rebounds per game for the Huskies. Washington is shooting 45.3% from the field, 77.0% on free throws, and 32.2% on three pointers this season. 

Indiana Hoosiers Betting Preview

The Indiana Hoosiers are 10-3 (1-1) this year after they defeated Siena by a score of 81-60 in their last game. Indiana led 46-20 at halftime, but was outscored 40-35 in the second half in the win. The Hoosiers shot 46% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 87% on free throws in the game. Lamar Wilkerson led Indiana with 23 points and seven rebounds, while Tucker DeVries added 16 points and 11 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Indiana defeated Chicago State by a score of 78-58, but lost to Kentucky by a score of 72-60 before that. The Hoosiers have scored 84.7 points per game with 37.2 rebounds and 19.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 66.1 points against per game this season. Lamar Wilkerson is averaging 19.0 points and 3.0 rebounds per game, while Tucker DeVries is averaging 16.2 points and 5.4 rebounds per game for the Hoosiers. Indiana is shooting 48.4% from the field, 77.3% on free throws, and 36.1% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Indiana Hoosiers will win

• Indiana has won each of its last 11 home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Washington has lost 10 of its last 11 night games against the Big Ten Conference.
• Washington has lost the first half in each of its last six games against the Big Ten Conference.

Why the Washington Huskies will win

• Washington has won three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Washington has won the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Washington’s last four games against the Big Ten Conference have produced a total of 153+ points.
• Ten of Indiana’s last 12 games against the Big Ten Conference Conference have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.

Washington vs Indiana Prediction 

Indiana comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games and they have allowed 60 points or fewer in two straight. The Hoosiers are shooting 48% from the field and they have scored at least 78 points in four of their last five. Washington has won four of their last five games and they have scored at least 86 points in three of their last five. The Huskies did lose their last road game against Seattle, which is a bad loss, and we know Indiana can put up plenty of points at home. Take the Hoosiers here.

David Racey's Pick: Indiana -7.5