The Washington State Cougars (3-1) clash with the CSUN Matadors (1-3) at Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum. The game starts at 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
CSUN Matadors vs. Washington State Cougars ATS Prediction
The last time the Matadors played, they beat the Tennessee State Tigers, 80-77. Getting to the free throw line was one of CSUN’s biggest advantages. They made 28 trips to the line, nine more than Tennessee State. CSUN was lifted by Lamine Diane, who was the game’s high scorer with 29 points on 10-for-16 shooting.
The Cougars had no trouble getting past the Delaware State Hornets in their last game, 80-52. Washington State’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Delaware State. The Cougars had a rate of 0.250 (above their season average of 0.188), while the Hornets posted a mark of 0.040 (below their season average of 0.187). Robert Franks was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 9-for-17 shooting from the field.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Washington State should have a substantial advantage. Dating back to last season, the Cougars offense ranks 67th in that metric at 0.536, while the CSUN defense ranks 282nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.524). Moreover, the Matadors rank 305th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.201), while the Cougars rank 39th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.193).
CSUN at Washington State ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Washington State, ATS Winner – Washington State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Washington State ranks eighth in three pointers attempted per game (29.0) while CSUN ranks 316th (17.2).
The Cougars rank 74th in assists per game (15.0) while the Matadors rank 225th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
CSUN ranks 305th in rebounds per game (32.0) while Washington State ranks 252nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
The Matadors rank 234th in blocks per game (2.6) while the Cougars rank 247th (2.4).
Washington State ranks 229th in steals per game (5.5) while CSUN ranks 241st (5.3).
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