The Seattle Redhawks (2-1) challenge the Washington State Cougars (1-0) at ShoWare Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
Washington State Cougars vs. Seattle Redhawks Betting Prediction
The Cougars will be looking for similar success after topping the Nicholls Colonels in their last outing, 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 last time the Redhawks took the court, they dismantled the Bryant Bulldogs, 82-59. The Redhawks had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.1 vs. 17.6) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.515 vs. 0.382). Myles Carter was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 10-for-17 shooting from the field.
The Cougars won the sole game against the Redhawks last season, 75-59. Washington State’s 0.193 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Seattle, who had a mark of 0.100.
This matchup pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Washington State ranks 54th in effective field goal percentage (0.542) and Seattle is 26th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.469) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Seattle ranks 57th in rebounds per game (38.1) while Washington State ranks 277th (32.8).
The Redhawks rank 26th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while the Cougars rank 246th (14.7).
Seattle averages 24.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 76th in the NCAA. Washington State ranks 292nd in three pointers allowed per game (25.1).
The Redhawks rank 117th in blocks per game (3.5) while the Cougars rank 239th (2.3).
Washington State ranks 115th in steals allowed per game (5.9) while Seattle ranks 230th (7.0).
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