Miss Valley St Delta Devils vs Washington Huskies prediction: An all-new Mississippi Valley State roster takes on a 34.5-point number
The Delta Devils covered a 40.5-point spread at Oklahoma with zero returning minutes, and a retooled Washington team that lives at the foul line comes next.
Miss Valley St Delta Devils covered the closing spread (Miss Valley St Delta Devils +31.5). The game went under the closing total of 153.5.
| Spread | Washington -33 |
|---|---|
| Total (over/under) | 153.5 |
- Washington should control this early. The real question is whether MVSU's new roster can hang around long enough to stay inside the 34.5-point spread.
- Washington's foul-drawing attack against an MVSU defense that gave Oklahoma almost no free throws.
- Washington is favored by 34.5 with a 151.5 total. MVSU covered 40.5 at Oklahoma but turned it over on 24.6% of possessions.
Zero returning minutes, one cover
Mike Davis took over Mississippi Valley State in May and inherited a program coming off a 3-30 season. He kept almost none of it. The Delta Devils return 0.0% of last season's minutes, and last season's leading scorer, Michael James, now plays at Alabama State. Last season's final adjusted ratings put MVSU 365th of 365, but those numbers describe players who are gone.
The first look at the new group came Friday at Oklahoma. MVSU lost 84-57 but covered a 40.5-point spread. That frames Monday night in Seattle: Washington is favored by 34.5, and the line has held there all day. The Delta Devils won't play a home game until Jan. 9, so this is another stop on a long road stretch. They arrive on three days' rest, and Washington has had a week off.
Washington's trips to the line
Washington opened with a 90-76 win over Colgate, and much of it came at the foul line. The Huskies posted a free throw rate (free throw attempts per field goal attempt) of 66.7%, fourth in Division I, and made 83.3% of their tries. Little of last season's team carries over to explain that style: only 20.9% of last season's minutes are back.
MVSU's new defense allowed Oklahoma an opponent free throw rate of 8.6%. The Sooners rarely went inside, firing away from deep instead. Last season's Delta Devils fouled constantly and ranked 363rd in that stat, but that was a different roster. Monday tests which version shows up when a team actually attacks the rim.
Dzepina's breakout, Beasley's return
Nikola Dzepina averaged 2.6 points in limited minutes last season. Against Colgate he scored a career-high 27, with 20 of them after halftime, and he used 35.2% of Washington's possessions while on the floor. Texas Tech transfer LeJuan Watts added 22.
Danny Sprinkle plans to use Dzepina as both a starter and a reserve depending on matchups. That flexibility matters because the frontcourt is thin. Mady Traore, the 7-foot center from France, has dealt with a chronically swelling knee, and there has been no word on whether he is available Monday. Transfer forward Jacob Ognacevic has a foot injury that was expected to keep him out for months.
Point guard Ryan Beasley, a transfer from San Francisco, returned for the opener after missing both exhibitions in concussion protocol. Nothing since suggests a setback.
Where MVSU gives away possessions
To stay inside a big number, the Delta Devils need every possession. At Oklahoma they turned it over on 24.6% of trips, 345th nationally. They also grabbed just 52.8% of available defensive rebounds. Washington's defense rarely takes the ball away and ranked 309th in forced turnover rate in its opener, so the turnover leak may shrink Monday.
The shooting is the deeper problem. MVSU made 16.7% of its threes in Norman. Tymias Williams was the exception, with 19 points and a team-high usage rate, scoring inside and out.
The total sits at 151.5. MVSU's game at Oklahoma stayed under 152.25, while Washington's opener went over.
Miss Valley St Delta Devils vs Washington Huskies line movement and odds
| Book | Devils ML | Huskies ML | Devils spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetMGM | — | — | +31.5 (-105) | o153.5 (-110) |
| BetRivers | — | — | +31.5 (-110) | o153.5 (-113) |
| DraftKings | — | — | +31.5 (-110) | o153.5 (-110) |
| ESPN BET | — | — | +31.5 (-110) | o153.5 (-110) |
| Fanatics | +8000 | -50000 | +31.5 (-110) | o153 (-110) |
| FanDuel | — | — | +31.5 (-104) | o153.5 (-115) |
| Hard Rock Bet | — | — | +31.5 (-110) | o153.5 (-110) |
| Caesars | — | — | +31.5 (-110) | o153 (-110) |
Key players
- Nikola Dzepina (Washington): Scored a career-high 27 against Colgate on a 35.2% usage rate after averaging 2.6 points last season.
- LeJuan Watts (Washington): Opened with 22 points and made 87.5% of his free throws.
- Ryan Beasley (Washington): Back from a concussion, he played 36 minutes with 4 assists in the opener.
- Wesley Yates III (Washington): The top returner averaged 12.7 points last season and hit 3 of 6 threes off the bench against Colgate.
- Tymias Williams (Mississippi Valley State): Scored 19 with 9 rebounds at Oklahoma on 7-of-14 shooting.
- Matt Anglo (Mississippi Valley State): Added 10 points in 26 minutes off the bench at Oklahoma.
- Eli Pippins (Mississippi Valley State): Scored 8 points with 2 steals in 25 minutes at Oklahoma.
Numbers that matter
| Spread | -34.5 | Washington's number held all day, a few points shorter than the 40.5 MVSU covered at Oklahoma. |
|---|---|---|
| Washington free throw rate | 66.7% | Fourth in Division I after the Colgate win, and the clearest path to separating. |
| MVSU turnover rate | 24.6% | Ranks 345th, though Washington's defense rarely forces turnovers. |
| MVSU returning minutes | 0.0% | Last season's 3-30 numbers say almost nothing about this roster. |
| MVSU defensive rebound % | 52.8% | Ranks 359th, so extra Washington possessions could come off the glass. |
Miss Valley St Delta Devils vs Washington Huskies: quick answers
What was the final score of Miss Valley St Delta Devils vs Washington Huskies?
Miss Valley St Delta Devils 64, Washington Huskies 77 (final). Miss Valley St Delta Devils covered the closing spread (Miss Valley St Delta Devils +31.5). The game went under the closing total of 153.5.
Who is favored in Miss Valley St Delta Devils vs Washington Huskies?
Washington is favored by 33 points (Washington -33).
What is the over/under for Miss Valley St Delta Devils vs Washington Huskies?
The total is 153.5 points.
When is Miss Valley St Delta Devils vs Washington Huskies?
Monday, November 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.
Has the line moved for Miss Valley St Delta Devils vs Washington Huskies?
Yes: Miss Valley St Delta Devils opened +33.5 and is now +31.5, and the total moved from 151.5 to 153.5 (consensus of the regulated US sportsbooks since we first saw the game).