The Washington State Cougars (9-10, 1-6 Pac-12) look to snap their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Washington Huskies (14-6, 4-3 Pac-12) at Alaska Airlines Arena. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 28, 2018, and will air on ESPNU.
Washington is a 6.5-point favorite on the opening line, while the game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 147.5 points.
Washington State Cougars vs. Washington Huskies Betting Prediction
In the Cougars’ last contest, they were beaten by the Utah Runnin’ Utes, 82-69. Utah’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Washington State. The Runnin’ Utes had a rate of 12.9 (better than their season average of 16.7), while the Cougars posted a mark of 18.1. Malachi Flynn led Washington State in scoring with 19 points on 9-for-12 shooting.
The Huskies defeated the Colorado Buffaloes in their last contest, 72-62. The Huskies had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 42.1 (above their season average of 30.4), while the Buffaloes had a free throw rate of 0.154 (below their season average of 0.251). With 18 points and 10 rebounds, Matisse Thybulle played well for Washington.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Washington State should have a noteworthy advantage. The upper-echelon Cougars offense ranks 46th in the nation in that metric at 0.550, while the suspect Washington defense is ranked 185th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.504).
Washington State holds records of 9-10 straight up (SU) and 9-9 against the spread (ATS). Vegas has a tendency to place the total high when the Cougars are involved, as 10 of their 18 games have gone under the O/U total.
Washington has an outstanding 14-6 SU record, but they have trouble covering the spread (8-8-2 ATS). Huskies games also have a tendency to go under the projected point total (61.1 percent).
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. Robert Franks led both teams with 22 points in the first game, in which the Cougars lost 70-65, unable to cover as 3-point underdogs. The game finished with a total of 135 points, which was 19.5 points below the projected point total of 154.5 points. Washington had a better turnover percentage (21.8 vs. 26.3). Washington State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.7 vs. 14.8).
Washington State Cougars at Washington Huskies ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Washington, ATS Winner – Washington State, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Washington State is 4-6 ATS with 7 overs and 3 unders.
At home, Washington is 3-6-1 ATS with 6 unders and 4 overs.
Washington State ranks fifth in three pointers attempted per game (30.4) while Washington ranks 212th (19.4).
The Huskies rank 16th in blocks per game (5.6) while the Cougars rank 201st (2.1).
Washington ranks 10th in steals per game (8.8) while Washington State ranks 180th (5.3).
The Cougars rank 69th in assists per game (15.3) while the Huskies rank 231st (11.9).
Washington ranks 208th in rebounds per game (34.0) while Washington State ranks 209th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Washington State is 1-4 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs.
Washington is 3-1-1 ATS with 5 unders over their last five games.
The Cougars have been outscored by an average of 2.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Washington State has defeated opponents by an average of 0.1 points.
During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (9.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.2 points per game (8.2 below their season average).
