College basketball fans will turn their attention to the Big Ten on Sunday as the Washington Huskies make the trip to Bloomington to take on the Indiana Hoosiers. Both teams have winning records to start the year, with Indiana sitting at 10-3 and Washington close behind at 9-4. Both teams are 1-1 in conference play and a win here would be huge for the team that earns it. Who will that be? Continue reading to get my Washington vs Indiana prediction in college hoops.
Our Washington vs Indiana Pick
Pick: | Indiana -7.5 |
Confidence: | 3/5 |
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Washington Huskies @ Indiana Hoosiers
- Date & Time: January 4, 2026, 8:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Bloomington, Indiana
- Broadcast: Big Ten Network
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Key Storylines
- Indiana has established itself as a strong home team, entering Sunday with a 9-0 home record and a 9-1 record in games decided by double-digits. The Hoosiers’ offense averages 84.7 points per game and features multiple scorers averaging double figures, led by Lamar Wilkerson’s 19.0 points per contest and impressive 42.9% three-point shooting. Tucker DeVries also contributes consistently with around 16 points per game, giving head coach Darian DeVries a balanced attack to lean on.
- Washington arrives in Bloomington following a 74-65 win over Utah, where Zoom Diallo scored 24 points. The Huskies average 82.5 points per game and average 41.3 rebounds per game, led by Hannes Steinbach’s 18.1 points and 12.0 rebounds. However, Washington has faced offensive challenges at times, and is missing second-leading scorer Wesley Yates III due to a wrist injury.
- The Huskies come into this game with a 2-2 record in road games on the season. They did win their first road game of the season in conference play against the USC Trojans. But Washington followed that up with a road loss to the Seattle U Redhawks, so it is hard to know which version of the Huskies we will see in this road game.
- Indiana has won three of its last four games by 20 points or more. Two of those games came against weaker competition in Chicago State and Siena. But the Hoosiers are hoping that they are rounding into form just in time for the resumption of Big Ten play.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- Indiana holds an advantage in the series, leading 4-1, including a 78-62 win in their last meeting during the 2024-25 season.
- Washington is 7-6 against the spread so far this season.
- Indiana enters this matchup with a 6-7 record against the spread.
- The Hoosiers have gone under the total in 7 of their 13 games.
- The under is 7-5-1 in games featuring Washington this season.
Washington vs Indiana Model Projection
Score Projection: Washington 71 – Indiana 83
Win Probability: Washington 32%, Indiana 68%
Final Thoughts
I recommend laying the points with Indiana in this matchup in the Big Ten on Sunday night. The Hoosiers have been excellent at home so far this season and should keep it that way behind an offense that is more consistent than that of the Huskies.
Jay Sanin
Jay Sanin is the GM and Head of Sports at ATS.io. He has been writing about sports gambling since 2013, handicapping tens of thousands of sporting events. He plays sides and totals aggressively across most sports and is more selective in player prop markets. He does his own modeling across most sports, and his family is jealous of how much time he spends on his precious spreadsheets.
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