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Washington vs Indiana Picks and Predictions – January 4
The Washington Huskies head to Bloomington for a non-conference clash with the Indiana Hoosiers on Sunday night. Tipoff is set for 8:00 PM ET at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Indiana (11–3) enters as a 7.5-point home favorite after a strong showing in Big Ten play, while Washington (9–5) looks to bounce back following an up-and-down stretch in Pac-12 action.
This is a tough spot for Washington — travel, hostile environment, and a physical Indiana squad that’s been dominant at home. Bettors will have to weigh Indiana’s ability to cover a full -7.5 against a Huskies team that’s been inconsistent but still dangerous when shots are falling. The total opened at 151.5, suggesting a higher-tempo game than Indiana typically plays.
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Washington vs Indiana Odds
Here are the current lines for this Sunday night non-conference matchup. Be sure to monitor updated movement using the latest college basketball odds.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | +283 | +7.5 (-107) | O 151.5 (-110) |
| Indiana | -361 | -7.5 (-113) | U 151.5 (-110) |
Washington Betting Form
Washington is volatile — when they shoot well, they can hang with just about anyone. But that variance has made them a risky play ATS. Their pace is quick, top 40 nationally in tempo, and they shoot a high volume of threes. The guard-heavy offense leans on isolation and drive-and-kick sets, which can be explosive or completely stall depending on execution.
Defensively, they struggle against physical teams. Rebounding is a problem, and they foul at a frustrating rate. That’s a concern here against an Indiana frontcourt that thrives on second-chance points and getting to the stripe. Washington has covered just 2 of its last 6 games, and road performances have been spotty.
Before betting, double-check the Washington injury report — they’ve had some rotation tweaks, and any absence could impact their scoring depth or press defense.
For more performance trends, visit the Washington stats and results.
Indiana Betting Form
Indiana is in rhythm. The Hoosiers have won 7 of their last 8 and are undefeated at home this season. They lean on frontcourt play — controlling the paint, drawing contact, and grinding teams down with half-court sets. They’re efficient around the rim and don’t need to win the three-point battle to cover.
Defensively, they’re not elite but solid. They defend the paint well, crash the glass, and control tempo — all critical against a Washington team that wants to run. Indiana doesn’t foul much, and they’ve covered 4 of their last 5 spreads when laying 6+ points.
The crowd at Assembly Hall plays a role, especially when the Hoosiers get rolling early. Indiana tends to start fast, which gives some value to first-half bets in games like this. Availability hasn’t been a major issue lately, but still review the Indiana injury report before locking in anything.
Check the Indiana schedule and stats to gauge consistency and trends.
Washington vs Indiana Matchup Breakdown
This is a pace-versus-discipline battle. Washington will try to run, get threes up early in the shot clock, and force Indiana into turnovers. Indiana, meanwhile, will play through the post, dominate the glass, and wear down the perimeter with constant pressure inside.
Key matchup edges include:
- Indiana + Rebounding: Big edge on the boards.
- Free-throw creation: Hoosiers draw more contact and convert.
- Washington’s pace vs Indiana’s control: Whoever dictates tempo shapes the spread and total.
- Shot profile mismatch: Washington relies on threes; Indiana limits perimeter looks well.
Indiana’s depth and physicality give them an edge late, especially if Washington gets into foul trouble. That also makes the Under a live angle, even with the inflated total — if Indiana slows this down and limits Huskies’ transition buckets, the game can grind.
You can explore more strategy in our college basketball betting guide.
Washington vs Indiana Predictions and Best Bets
Indiana should win this game, but the number matters. At -7.5, there’s still some value — especially if Washington can’t score inside or starts cold from deep. That’s a real possibility on the road. The Hoosiers’ style isn’t built to blow teams out fast, but if they control the glass and hit free throws late, they can stretch the margin.
I lean Under 151.5 on the total. The market is pricing this like it’ll be up-and-down, but Indiana doesn’t play fast, and Washington has struggled in half-court execution when shots aren’t falling. Foul shooting could inflate it late, but not enough to go Over unless this is close deep into the second half.
If you can find a better line on Indiana first half (-4 or lower), that’s a worthwhile look — especially with how well they’ve opened at home.
Best Bet: Indiana -7.5 (-113).
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