Michigan State Dominates Washington in Convincing Win
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Alaska Airlines Arena
Michigan State Spartans 80, Washington Huskies 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Washington Huskies?
Michigan State Spartans beat Washington Huskies 80-63 at Alaska Airlines Arena on January 17, 2026.
Who was favored in Michigan State Spartans vs Washington Huskies?
Michigan State Spartans were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -175 (about 64% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Michigan State Spartans defeated the Washington Huskies 80-63 at the Alaska Airlines Arena. This victory extends Michigan State's impressive record to 17-2, while Washington falls to 10-9. The Spartans showcased their dominance, particularly in the second half, where they outscored the Huskies significantly.
Michigan State entered the game on a three-game winning streak, having won eight of their last ten games. Their recent form has been strong, with an average of 78.5 points scored and only 66.1 points allowed over their last ten outings. In contrast, Washington's recent performance has been more inconsistent, with a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, averaging 80.1 points scored but allowing 74.5 points per game. The Huskies had lost their last game against the Michigan Wolverines just two days prior, which may have affected their momentum heading into this matchup.
At home, Washington's record stands at 4-2, while their away record is significantly weaker at 1-3. On the other hand, Michigan State has excelled at home with a 7-1 record, while their away performance has been balanced at 1-1. This game marked the second meeting between these two teams, with Michigan State previously defeating Washington 88-54 on January 10, 2025.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details about player availability, but both teams were expected to field their strongest lineups. The betting market reflected Michigan State's strong position, with DraftKings listing them as 3.5-point favorites and offering a money line of -175 for the Spartans compared to +145 for the Huskies. The total for the game was set at 145.5, with the odds for the over at -115 and the under at -105.
The game conditions were typical for a mid-January evening, with a competitive atmosphere expected in the arena. Viewers were treated to several notable scoring plays, including a spectacular alley-oop dunk by Coen Carr, which highlighted Michigan State's athleticism and teamwork. As the game progressed, the Spartans maintained a comfortable lead, with key contributions from players like Trey Fort, who capped off the scoring with a three-point jumper.
Ultimately, Michigan State's solid defense and efficient scoring proved too much for Washington, who struggled to keep pace. The final score of 80-63 underscores the Spartans' current form and sets the stage for their continued pursuit of success in the NCAAB season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MSU -3.5 | 145.5 o -115 / u -105 | Michigan State Spartans -175 · Washington Huskies +145 |
Leaders
- PointsZoom Diallo18Washington Huskies
- AssistsZoom Diallo5Washington Huskies
- ReboundsHannes Steinbach9Washington Huskies
- PointsJeremy Fears Jr.19Michigan State Spartans
- AssistsJeremy Fears Jr.5Michigan State Spartans
- ReboundsJaxon Kohler7Michigan State Spartans
Recent form
Washington Huskies
Last 10: 5-5Streak L180.1 scored · 74.5 allowed per game4-2 at home
- L72-82vs Michigan WolverinesJan 15
- W81-74vs Ohio State BuckeyesJan 11
- L73-81at Purdue BoilermakersJan 8
- L80-90at Indiana HoosiersJan 5
- W74-65vs Utah UtesDec 30
- W86-56vs San Diego TorerosDec 23
- L66-70at Seattle U RedhawksDec 20
- W105-69vs Southern Utah ThunderbirdsDec 13
- W84-76at USC TrojansDec 6
- L80-82vs UCLA BruinsDec 4
Michigan State Spartans
Last 10: 8-2Streak W378.5 scored · 66.1 allowed per game1-1 away
- W81-60vs Indiana HoosiersJan 14
- W76-66vs Northwestern WildcatsJan 8
- W80-51vs USC TrojansJan 6
- L56-58at Nebraska CornhuskersJan 3
- W114-97vs Cornell Big RedDec 30
- W79-70vs Oakland Golden GrizzliesDec 20
- W92-69vs Toledo RocketsDec 16
- W76-72at Penn State Nittany LionsDec 13
- L60-66vs Duke Blue DevilsDec 6
- W71-52vs Iowa HawkeyesDec 3
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 37-3 | - | 19-1 |
| Nebraska | 28-7 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Michigan State | 27-8 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Illinois | 28-9 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Wisconsin | 24-11 | 5 | 14-6 |
| Purdue | 30-9 | 6 | 13-7 |
| UCLA | 24-12 | 6 | 13-7 |
| Ohio State | 21-13 | 7 | 12-8 |
| Iowa | 24-13 | 9 | 10-10 |
| Indiana | 18-14 | 10 | 9-11 |
| Minnesota | 15-18 | 11 | 8-12 |
| USC | 18-14 | 12 | 7-13 |
| Washington | 16-17 | 12 | 7-13 |
| Rutgers | 14-20 | 13 | 6-14 |
| Northwestern | 15-19 | 14 | 5-15 |
| Oregon | 12-20 | 14 | 5-15 |
| Maryland | 12-21 | 15 | 4-16 |
| Penn State | 12-20 | 16 | 3-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Michigan State Spartans | Washington Huskies |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31-65 | 25-53 |
| Field goal % | 48 | 47 |
| Three-pointers | 6-19 | 3-19 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 16 |
| Free throws | 12-18 | 10-13 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 77 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 28 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 3 |
| Defensive rebounds | 26 | 25 |
| Assists | 14 | 15 |
| Steals | 6 | 4 |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 6 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 42 |
| Fouls | 11 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 20 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 11 | 11 |
| Time in front | 88 | 8 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half39-33Franck Kepnang makes 8-foot floating jump shot (Bryson Tucker assists)
- 2nd Half42-33Coen Carr makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaxon Kohler assists)
- 2nd Half44-33Divine Ugochukwu makes driving layup (Jeremy Fears Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half44-35Zoom Diallo makes 12-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half46-35Jeremy Fears Jr. makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half46-36Zoom Diallo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-37Zoom Diallo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-39Hannes Steinbach makes layup (Quimari Peterson assists)
- 2nd Half48-39Cam Ward makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half48-42Bryson Tucker makes 24-foot three point jumper (JJ Mandaquit assists)
- 2nd Half48-43JJ Mandaquit makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-43Jeremy Fears Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-43Jeremy Fears Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-43Jeremy Fears Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-43Jeremy Fears Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-45Franck Kepnang makes 9-foot floating jump shot (Zoom Diallo assists)
- 2nd Half54-45Jeremy Fears Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-45Jeremy Fears Jr. makes 8-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half58-45Carson Cooper makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Jeremy Fears Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half59-45Jeremy Fears Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-45Jeremy Fears Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-47Franck Kepnang makes layup
- 2nd Half60-48Franck Kepnang makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half62-48Cam Ward makes driving layup
- 2nd Half62-50Wesley Yates III makes layup
- 2nd Half64-50Carson Cooper makes driving layup
- 2nd Half64-52Zoom Diallo makes layup
- 2nd Half64-54Wesley Yates III makes driving layup
- 2nd Half66-54Cam Ward makes layup
- 2nd Half68-54Jeremy Fears Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half68-57Zoom Diallo makes 25-foot three point jumper (JJ Mandaquit assists)
- 2nd Half71-57Kur Teng makes 23-foot three point jumper (Carson Cooper assists)
- 2nd Half73-57Coen Carr makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Jeremy Fears Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half75-57Jordan Scott makes layup
- 2nd Half75-58Hannes Steinbach makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-60JJ Mandaquit makes driving layup
- 2nd Half77-60Jaxon Kohler makes layup
- 2nd Half80-60Trey Fort makes 23-foot three point jumper (Denham Wojcik assists)
- 2nd Half80-62Hannes Steinbach makes layup (JJ Mandaquit assists)
- 2nd Half80-63Hannes Steinbach makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Washington Huskies, below favours Michigan State Spartans.
Venue
- Alaska Airlines ArenaSeattle, WA
- Attendance7882
- OfficialsMichael Irving, Jason Phillips, Randy Richardson
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