The Washington State Cougars (4-2) go head-to-head with the Idaho Vandals (3-4) at Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Idaho Vandals vs. Washington State Cougars Free Prediction
The Vandals are trying to rebound after their 86-68 loss to the UC Irvine Anteaters in their last outing. UC Irvine won the rebounding battle. The Anteaters had more offensive rebounds (15 vs. six), defensive rebounds (27 vs. 16) and total rebounds (42 vs. 22). Jared Rodriguez was Idaho’s leading scorer with 18 points on 7-for-9 shooting.
In the Cougars’ last game, they defeated 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). Robert Franks was the top scorer from either team with 31 points on 12-for-19 shooting from the field.
Second-chance points could be scarce for Washington State in this battle. Since last season, the Cougars rank 290th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.8 percent), while Idaho ranks 40th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.9 percent). Moreover, the Vandals rank 43rd in effective field goal percentage (0.548), while the Cougars rank 285th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.525).
The Vandals won the only contest against the Cougars last season, 91-64. The Vandals had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 18.4) and had a much better turnover percentage (10.5 vs. 16.2).
Idaho Vandals at Washington State Cougars Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Washington State ranks fifth in three pointers attempted per game (29.1) while Idaho ranks 271st in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
The Vandals rank 26th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while the Cougars rank 249th (36.8).
Idaho ranks 76th in assists allowed per game (12.1) while Washington State ranks 250th (14.6).
The Vandals rank fifth in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Cougars rank 80th (3.0).
Washington State ranks 234th in steals per game (5.4) while Idaho ranks 284th (4.7).
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