NCAAW: Washington vs #8 Stanford Odds, and Picks (Jan 7)

• Washington had their first defeat of the season against Louisville, 59-51.
• Stanford embarrassed Morgan State, winning 98-38, and climbing to 12-1.
• These two teams last met on February 5, 2023, in a game Washington won 72-67.

The women’s college basketball season is in full swing! Let’s preview the Washington vs Stanford game. The Huskies have been flying under the radar this year, and will aim to pull off the upset over the Cardinal.

How to Watch

• Where: Maples Pavilion, Stanford, CA
• When: Sunday, January 7, 2024, at 4 p.m ET
• Channel: Pac-12 Network

Odds

Preview

Washington saw their undefeated start end at the hands of Louisville, falling to 11-1 following the loss. That game took place back on December 20, with the Huskies taking 15 days off between that and their next game against California. Despite their long break, Washington will be thrust right back into the mix with this game at #8 Stanford following it. The Huskies have one of the nation’s best defenses this season.

Stanford continues to rank in the top-10 as a perennial contender to win it all. Despite that, they are the third highest ranked team in an excellent Pac-12. With games against #2 UCLA and #5 Colorado on the schedule in the next month, the Cardinal will need to capitilize on building momentum in matchups like this. F Cameron Brink has been sensational this season, and will continue to stake her claim for NPOY.

Prediction

As great as Washington has been this season, they’ll face a difficult task in this game against Stanford. While their defense has been sensational, their offense has been far more suspect, and was their biggest flaw in the loss against Louisville. With Cameron Brink’s presence down low, it will be difficult for the Huskies to score consistently. I see Stanford winning what should be a relatively low-scoring matchup.

NCAAW Picks:

• Stanford 67, Washington 55 ()