It will be a battle between Pac-12 opponents when the Washington Huskies (9-4) welcome the Washington State Cougars (7-6) to Alaska Airlines Arena. The game will air on Pac-12 Network at 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Washington State Cougars vs. Washington Huskies Free Prediction
In the Cougars’ last contest, they beat the Nicholls Colonels, 89-72. The Cougars had a much better turnover percentage (9.3 vs. 21.3) and had a better free throw rate (0.157 vs. 0.121). With 31 points on 12-for-19 shooting, Robert Franks was the top scorer from either team.
The Huskies had no trouble getting past the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in their last matchup, 73-55. The Huskies had a much better turnover percentage (9.8 vs. 21.0) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.6 vs. 20.6). With 13 points and seven assists, David Crisp played well for Washington.
After the Huskies won both matchups against the Cougars last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Washington won 80-62. The Huskies had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.634 vs. 0.474) and had a better turnover percentage (14.9 vs. 19.5).
Jaylen Nowell has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Washington.
A focal point for the Washington offense is getting to the free throw line. The Huskies rank 41st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.287), but Washington State is among the best in the NCAA at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking 15th by yielding a FTA rate of 0.159). Also, the Cougars’ 45th-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.554) will clash against the Huskies’ 29th-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.449).
Washington State Cougars at Washington Huskies Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Washington ranks 32nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while Washington State ranks 248th (28.8).
The Cougars rank 36th in assists per game (16.1) while the Huskies rank 207th (11.4).
Washington ranks 44th in steals per game (7.9) while Washington State ranks 173rd (5.2).
The Huskies rank third in blocks per game (6.3) while the Cougars rank 120th (2.8).
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The Cougars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.8, up from 6.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
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