Washington vs Purdue Prediction 1/7/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Washington vs Purdue prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 7th at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Washington Huskies Betting Preview

The Washington Huskies are 9-5 (1-2) this season after they lost to Indiana by a score of 90-80 in their last game. Washington trailed 52-40 at halftime, but did win the second half 40-38 in the loss. The Huskies shot 46% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 88% on free throws in the game. Hannes Steinbach led Washington with 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Desmond Claude added 18 points and one rebound in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Washington defeated Utah by a score of 74-65 and San Diego by a score of 86-56. The Huskies have scored 82.4 points per game with 40.4 rebounds and 13.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.5 points against per game this season. Hannes Steinbach is averaging 18.3 points and 11.8 rebounds per game, while Desmond Claude is averaging 15.1 points and 2.8 rebounds per game for the Huskies. Washington is shooting 45.3% from the field, 77.8% on free throws, and 31.9% on three pointers this season. 

Purdue Boilermakers Betting Preview

The Purdue Boilermakers are 13-1 (3-0) this year after they defeated Wisconsin by a score of 89-73 in their last game. Purdue led 45-38 at halftime and added 44 points in the second half in the win. The Boilermakers shot 46% from the field, 37% on three pointers, and 68% on free throws in the game. Fletcher Loyer led Purdue with 20 points and five rebounds, while Braden Smith added 14 points and 12 assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Purdue defeated Kent State by a score of 101-60 and Auburn by a score of 88-60. The Boilermakers have scored 86.4 points per game with 39.8 rebounds and 20.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 66.5 points against per game this season. Fletcher Loyer is averaging 14.4 points and 2.2 rebounds per game, while Trey Kaufman-Renn is averaging 13.8 points and 9.8 rebounds per game for the Boilermakers. Purdue is shooting 51.0% from the field, 75.8% on free throws, and 39.7% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Purdue Boilermakers will win

• Purdue has won each of its last 27 games as a top-5 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team at Mackey Arena.
• Washington has lost each of its last six night games against Conference opponents.
• Washington has lost the first half in each of its last seven games against the Big Ten Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Washington’s last five games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 153+ points.
• Three of Purdue’s last four night games at Mackey Arena have produced a total of 161+ points.

Washington vs Purdue Prediction 

Purdue comes into this contest with a 13-1 record to start the season and they have won four of their last five games by at least 17 points. The Boilermakers are shooting 51% from the field and they have scored 85+ in four of their last five. Washington has split their last four games, with the two losses during that span coming on the road. The Huskies are shooting 45% from the field and they allowed 90 points to Indiana last time out. I expect another dominating performance from Purdue, as they are rolling right now. Take the Boilermakers here.

David Racey's Pick: Purdue -16.5