Northwestern vs Washington Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

Washington head coach Danny Sprinkle speaks during the Big Ten men's NCAA college basketball media day Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, in Rosemont, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
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  • Washington is a -2.5 point favorite vs Northwestern
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
  • Northwestern / Washington TV channel: BTN

The Northwestern Wildcats visit Alaska Airlines Arena to take on the Washington Huskies on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 10:30pm EST in Seattle, WA, USA.

Washington is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Northwestern vs. Washington Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

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Northwestern vs. Washington Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northwestern+2.5 -110O 138.5 -110+118
Washington -2.5 -110U 138.5 -110-145

Northwestern vs Washington Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Northwestern will win this college basketball game with 61.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northwestern vs Washington Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Washington will cover the spread with 63.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 14 away games (+7.55 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.55 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 34 games (+3.90 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Northwestern have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.30 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Washington has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+5.05 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Washington has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+4.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Washington have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 31 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Washington has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+0.10 Units / 0% ROI)

Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northwestern has a 10-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.3 Units / -17% ROI).

  • 12-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.3 Units / -2.37% ROI
  • 17-6 when betting the Over for +10.4 Units / 41.11% ROI
  • 6-17 when betting the Under for -12.7 Units / -50.2% ROI

Washington Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Washington has a 10-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.95 Units / -4.12% ROI).

  • 10-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -6 Units / -1.76% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting the Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting the Under for -2.1 Units / -9.09% ROI

Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern has averaged 8.0 turnovers per game (271 turnovers/34 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 10.8

Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (837 assists/ 513 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Northwestern has averaged 1.08 points per shot (729 points/678 shots) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Northwestern has averaged 9.7 turnovers per game (223 turnovers/23 games) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.4

Washington Offensive Stats & Trends:

Washington is shooting 64% from the free throw line (116/181) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 74%

Washington had an eFG% of 53% last season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Washington averaged 79.2 points per game (2,377 points/30 games) last season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Washington averaged 37.2 points per game (483 points/13 games) in the first half last season — 5th best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 36.2

Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (736 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

Northwestern has averaged 23.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,270 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.6

Northwestern averaged 7.2 steals per game (229 steals/32 games) last season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Northwestern has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (127/428) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Washington Defensive Stats & Trends:

Washington has allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (39/148) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Washington allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (39/148) in the second half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Washington averaged 5.8 steals per game (76 steals/13 games) last season — 3rd lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Washington has averaged 5.8 steals per game (76 steals/13 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.9


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