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Michigan State vs. Washington prediction: Why Michigan State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Michigan State vs Washington predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Washington will take on Michigan State in men's college basketball action at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion on Saturday, beginning at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Michigan State as the most likely winner of the Michigan State vs. Washington game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Michigan State vs. Washington prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Michigan State and Washington 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Michigan State a 62% chance of defeating Washington. Our predicted final score has Michigan State winning 77-74.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Michigan State and Washington each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 146.5 points has a 58% chance of going over.
Michigan State vs. Washington odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Michigan State | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -3.5 (-102) | +3.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -172 | +145 |
| Total | o146.5 (-105) | u146.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Michigan State vs. Washington picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Michigan State -3.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Michigan State | -172 |
| Total | Over 146.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 146.5 total points.
Michigan State vs. Washington game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Washington and Michigan State at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Michigan State vs. Washington
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion
Conclusion
We predict Michigan State, with a 62% win probability, will likely beat Washington on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Michigan State vs. Washington insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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