Washington Huskies vs Indiana Hoosiers Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Sunday January 4 2026
Use Code WWWC The Indiana Hoosiers (10-3, 1-1 B10) are hosting the Washington Huskies (9-4, 1-1 B10) in a Big Ten showdown on Sunday night in a Big Ten showdown.
Indiana comes into this game rated 28th overall by KenPom, and Washington is 50th. Last season, the Hoosiers won the only head-to-head meeting 78-62 at Washington.
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Tough road test for Washington
Washington enters this matchup riding back-to-back wins, knocking off San Diego 86–56 and Utah 74–65. Offensively, the Huskies want to play through physicality and control the glass. They rank 73rd in adjusted offensive efficiency and sit 34th nationally in offensive rebounding percentage (37.4%), allowing them to extend possessions and generate consistent second-chance opportunities.
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Freshman Hannes Steinbach has quickly become the centerpiece of the offense, averaging 18.1 points and 12.0 rebounds per game while shooting an efficient 58.6% from the floor. Washington also features a strong scoring balance, with Wesley Yates III (14.8 PPG), Desmond Claude (14.8 PPG), and Zoom Diallo (14.5 PPG) all providing reliable secondary production. Despite having four players averaging over 14 points per game, shooting efficiency remains the Huskies’ biggest concern. They rank 202nd in effective field goal percentage (50.5%) and 232nd nationally in three-point shooting (32.2%), limiting their ability to stretch defenses and create space away from the rim—an issue that becomes magnified against Indiana’s structured defensive approach.
On the defensive end, Washington does a solid job protecting the paint, led by Franck Kepnang’s 2.5 blocks per game. However, the Huskies can struggle when forced to defend consistent spacing and ball movement. In the backcourt, JJ Mandaquit paces the offense with 3.5 assists per game, while Quimari Peterson brings defensive pressure on the perimeter, averaging 1.8 steals per contest.
Hoosiers looking to protect their house
With the Indiana football program reaching new heights, the basketball program looks to ride that momentum as well. The team is coming in off a 78-58 win over Chicago State and an 81-60 win against Siena. The Hoosier's identity is built on efficiency, experience, and execution.
The Hoosiers rank 55th in adjusted offense efficiency, 21st nationally in effective field goal percentage (57.5%), and 11th in two-point shooting (61%). Lamar Wilkerson leads Indiana with 19.0 points per game, shooting 42.9% from three-point range and 83.7% from the free-throw line. Tucker DeVries adds 16.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, giving Indiana a versatile scorer who contributes across multiple areas. The offense is organized by Conor Enright, the team’s assist leader at 4.6 assists per game.
Defensively, shines even brighter, ranking 20th in adjusted efficiency. They rank 6th nationally in opponent effective field goal percentage (43.2%) and 5th in opponent two-point percentage (42.7%). Tayton Conerway leads the team with 1.8 steals per game, and Sam Alexis has a team-best 1.1 blocks per game.
Washington vs Indiana Predictions
Washington vs Indiana ATS Pick:
- Indiana -7.5 (3 units)
Indiana is the side I trust more here, especially at home. The Hoosiers feature a veteran lineup, while Washington faces a long weekend trip that could take a toll. Indiana also holds a clear shooting advantage, ranking 73rd nationally in three-point percentage compared to 232nd for Washington. Both teams take care of the ball, but Indiana combines efficiency with stronger defensive consistency. While Washington can defend well, Indiana does it at an even higher level, particularly in half-court situations. All things considered, Indiana’s experience, shooting, and structured defense make them the side to back in this matchup.
Washington vs Indiana Total Pick:
- Over 150.5 (5 units)
We should see a pretty well-paced game, as both teams rank in the top half nationally in adjusted tempo. The Indiana Hoosiers are capable of shooting the lights out, and although Washington doesn’t shoot as well, they’re one of the best offensive rebounding teams in the country, which should give them plenty of second-chance points. Both squads also do a strong job of getting to the free-throw line and making their opponents pay when they get there. Washington is 37th nationally at 77%, and Indiana is 28th at 77.3%. With shooting, rebounding, and free throws all in play, I like this one to go over the total.
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