- Matchup: Washington Huskies vs Purdue Boilermakers
- Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Venue: Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, IN
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Wednesday, the Purdue Boilermakers (13-1) will face off against the Washington Huskies (9-5) at Mackey Arena.
In their previous game, the Washington Huskies suffered a defeat against Indiana, ending the contest at 90-80. Regarding fouls, the Huskies committed 18 while Indiana recorded 19. Washington managed to convert 12 of 28 three-point attempts. Indiana, on the other hand, excelled at the free-throw line, achieving an 80.0% rate by making 16 of 20. Furthermore, Indiana secured a total of 29 rebounds (9 offensive, 20 defensive) without any blocks. They also had 16 assists and recorded 1 steal during the game. Defensively, Washington allowed a shooting percentage of 51.7% (31 out of 60) from the field. The Huskies dished out 10 assists, forced 4 turnovers, and achieved 1 steal. On the boards, Washington collected 28 overall, with 8 being offensive rebounds. At the free-throw line, they converted 22 of 25 attempts, amounting to an impressive 88.0%. Washington wrapped up the game with a field goal percentage of 45.6% (26 out of 57) and hit 6 of 21 shots from beyond the arc.
Hannes Steinbach played a vital role in this match, shooting 66.7% from the field and contributing 1 assist. He logged 35 minutes on the court, securing 10 rebounds and scoring 20 points on 6 of 9 shooting.
The Huskies currently hold a record of 9-5 this season. They average 10.6 turnovers per game and commit 17.6 personal fouls. As a unit, Washington is collecting 40.4 rebounds per match and has accumulated 192 assists, ranking them 285th nationally in assists per game. The team connects on 31.9% of their three-point attempts (91 of 285) and boasts a free-throw shooting percentage of 77.8%. They score an average of 82.4 points per game, placing them 91st in the nation, while shooting 45.3% overall from the field.
Defensively, the Huskies are forcing 11.2 turnovers per game while drawing 19.7 fouls. They rank 68th in Division 1 for assists allowed, having conceded 173 assists this year. Washington allows opponents to shoot 41.7% from the field (354 of 849) and gives up 32.7 rebounds per game. They limit three-point shooting to 32.3%, ranking 162nd in points allowed per game, giving up 72.5.
In their latest matchup, the Purdue Boilermakers secured a win against Wisconsin, finishing at 89-73. Purdue allowed Wisconsin 35 total rebounds (7 offensive). From three-point range, they struggled, shooting only 16.0% and connecting on just 4 out of 25 attempts. The Boilermakers were more successful at the free-throw line, converting 21 of 26 attempts for an 80.8% rate. Wisconsin hit 24 of 57 attempts from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 42.1% for the game. Purdue’s performance yielded 33 out of 71 shots from the field for an effective shooting rate of 46.5%. From distance, Purdue made 10 of 27 shots (37.0%), finishing with a free-throw success rate of 68.4%. Wisconsin had 17 fouls, which sent Purdue to the line 19 times. The Boilermakers turned the ball over 7 times while earning 8 steals. They gathered 32 total rebounds, including 21 defensive and 11 offensive.
Fletcher Loyer significantly contributed to the Boilermakers’ success, hitting 6 of 15 shots at a 40.0% rate and pulling down 5 rebounds. He finished with 20 points during his 34 minutes of play while also contributing 3 assists.
Purdue stands tall with a 13-1 record this season. On offense, the Boilermakers are shooting 51.0% from the field, ranking them 21st in Division 1. They have scored a total of 1,209 points (averaging 86.4 per game) and collect around 39.8 rebounds per game. Their assist rate stands at 20.9 per contest, which is 4th in the nation, and they average only 10.0 turnovers each game. The Boilermakers average 14.4 fouls per game and shoot 75.8% from the charity stripe.
Defensively, Purdue ranks 38th in college basketball for points allowed per game with 66.5. They force opponents into 10.8 turnovers per game and restrict teams to 39.8% shooting from the field (42nd nationally). Opponents are converting 29.4% of their three-point attempts (113 of 385) and 71.1% from the free-throw line. Purdue surrenders an average of 13.1 assists and 29.3 rebounds per game, ranked 174th and 9th respectively in these defensive measures.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Washington
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