Washington St. Cougars vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Picks & Predictions
In an upcoming match between Washington State and Gonzaga, the two teams from the Evergreen State will face off on the hardwood. Washington State is coming off a close loss
Game outlook
In an upcoming match between Washington State and Gonzaga, the two teams from the Evergreen State will face off on the hardwood. Washington State is coming off a close loss to Pacific while Gonzaga defeated San Diego in their previous game. Gonzaga is favored to win, despite Washington State holding an overall advantage in the series. The betting line currently stands at Gonzaga -17.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cougars +850 | Bulldogs -1,667
Spread: Cougars +17.5 (-110) | Bulldogs -17.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 164.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Gonzaga will win straight-up is 94%.
Washington St. Cougars
Washington State suffered a tough loss to Pacific in their last game, falling in overtime on a last-second shot. Despite the loss, the Cougars have a 13-4 overall record and are 3-1 in the WCC. Led by Ethan Price's 28 points and eight rebounds, Washington State underperformed against Pacific, shooting 45.2% from the field but allowing their opponents to shoot 55.2%. The team averages 82.3 points per game, ranking 44th in scoring offense, while collecting 37.4 rebounds and dishing out 17.2 assists per game. Defensively, they are giving up an average of 75.2 points per game. Nate Calmese leads six players averaging in double figures with 16.2 points and 4.4 assists. Cedric Coward and Dane Erikstrup provide additional scoring options, while several other players need to be efficient offensively for the team to succeed. Washington State ranks 23rd in field goal percentage (49.2%) and 66th in three-point percentage (36.6%). Several players are sidelined with injuries, impacting the team's roster. With a power ranking of 111, the Cougars rank 43rd in offense and 281st in defense. They have a 13-4 record and have covered the spread 11 times this season. Defensively, Washington State allows opponents to shoot 43.26% from the field and 68.33% from the free-throw line, while also giving up an average of 30.20% from three-point range. They average 32.35 defensive rebounds per game.