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Washington State Cougars Look to Avenge Overtime Loss Against Pacific Tigers in WCC Rematch

The Washington State Cougars (15-7, 5-4 WCC) are set to face off against the Pacific Tigers (6-17, 1-8 WCC) in a West Coast Conference matchup in Stockton, California. This game is a rematch of their previous encounter where Pacific pulled off a surprising 95-94 overtime victory. The Cougars will be looking to avenge that loss and break their current two-game losing streak. With Washington State opening as the betting favorite at -11 and the current line at Washington St. -10.5, fans will be eagerly anticipating the outcome. Don't miss out on David Delano's 5-1 run with his college basketball best bet picks.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cougars -605 | Tigers +458
• Spread: Cougars -10.5 (-110) | Tigers +10.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 149 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington St. will win straight-up is 86%.

Washington St. vs Pacific Stats

Washington St. Cougars

In summary, the Washington State Cougars have a strong offense, ranking 48th in the nation in scoring with an average of 80.5 points per game and shooting 49.5% from the floor. They also excel in three-point shooting, ranking 70th in the country. Leading the team in scoring are Nate Calmese, LeJuan Watts, and Ethan Price. Defensively, the Cougars have room for improvement, ranking 297th in the nation in points allowed. Despite recent losses, the team is 15-7 for the season and will look to bounce back in upcoming games.

Pacific Tigers Analysis

The Pacific Tigers have struggled this season, currently ranked 297th in offensive rating and 296th defensively. They are ninth in scoring in the WCC, averaging 70.5 points per game and have a field goal percentage of 43.3%. Their three-point shooting has been particularly weak, ranking 10th in the conference at 29.6%. Despite standout performances from players like Elijah Fisher, Elias Ralph, and Lamar Washington, the Tigers have lost 12 of their last 13 games. In their most recent game, they suffered a 60-44 loss to Pepperdine.

Washington State Cougars Poised for Redemption in Rematch Against Pacific Tigers

The recent upset victory by Pacific over Washington State was a notable moment for the Tigers and a low point for the Cougars in their season. However, it is unlikely that the same outcome will occur again. Washington State is expected to approach this upcoming game with a renewed focus and determination to bounce back from their recent losses. In their previous matchup, Pacific was propelled to a lead by an exceptional performance from Washington, which is not likely to be replicated. With superior skills on offense and defense, the Cougars are poised to take control of the game and cover the spread, driven by their desire for revenge.

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