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UC Riverside and Washington State Set to Duel in Possible Upset

Game time: December 6, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum — Pullman, WA

Article updated Dec 6, 1:21 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The total is set at 136 points with -110 on both the over and the under. UC Riverside and Washington St. will battle for the first time since 2019 when the Cougars beat the

Game outlook

The total is set at 136 points with -110 on both the over and the under. UC Riverside and Washington St. will battle for the first time since 2019 when the Cougars beat the Highlanders 70-56. This non-conference match-up takes place Wednesday, Dec. 6 at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, Washington.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Highlanders +725 | Cougars -1,225

Spread: Highlanders +13.5 (-110) | Cougars -13.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 135 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington St. will win straight-up is 92%.

UC Riverside Highlanders

UC Riverside played North Dakota on Sunday in a 68-62 home victory in which they made 5-for-22 three pointers and had 16 offensive rebounds. Sophomore guard Issiah Moses led the way for the Highlanders with 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. UC Riverside has a power ranking of 130 and are 4-5 (3-4 ATS). They are ranked 262 in offense, 182 in defense, and 345-232-357 in field goals, three pointers, and free throws, respectively. They average 70.25 points per game, 71.25 points conceded per game, 37.63 rebounds, 15.50 offensive assists, 15.00 defensive assists, 10.13 turnovers, and 35.38 defensive rebounds per game. On Sunday, the Highlanders defeated North Dakota 68-62 with a 39.4% field goal percentage, 5-for-22 three-pointer percentage, 16 offensive rebounds, and Issiah Moses leading the way with 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists.

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Washington St. Cougars Analysis

In their last game against Portland State, the Cougars won 71-61 (failed to cover a 13-point spread) and senior forward Isaac Jones recorded 27 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks while freshman guard Myles Rice had 19 points, five boards and two assists. Washington State Cougars is 6-1 (3-4 ATS) overall and rank No. 59 in the KenPom rankings and No. 60 at Bart Torvik. They score 109.7 points per 100 possessions (74th) while allowing 98.0 points in return (54th). Offense-wise, they make 50.9% of their field goals (2-for-11 from deep) and average 39.29 rebounds and 12.71 offensive assists per game. Defensively, they allow 37.28% of field goals, 75.89% of free throws, 27.40% of three pointers and average 31.71 defensive rebounds per game. In their last game, senior forward Isaac Jones scored 27 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks while freshman guard Myles Rice had 19 points, five boards and two assists.

Can UC Riverside Pull off the Upset Against Washington State?

Washington State is favored to beat UC Riverside, however there are several factors that should be taken into account. The Cougars prefer a slow pace (66.8 possessions per 40 minutes, 304th) and have an adequate ability to make threes (6.6 per game, 257th). The Highlanders are no slouches defensively (67.2, 285th) and have a respectable defensive rebound percentage (75.3%). Furthermore, they make good decisions with the ball (75th in turnover percentage, 15.7%) and feature a strong backcourt duo in Isaiah Moses and freshman Barrington Hargress (11.2 PPG, 4.8 APG). UC Riverside showed promise in their close game against UCLA, indicating they may play well against Washington State.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · UC Riverside Highlanders+725 → +700Moved
  • Moneyline · Washington St. Cougars-1,225 → -1,100Moved
  • Spread · UC Riverside Highlanders+13.5 (-110) → +13.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Washington St. Cougars-13.5 (-110) → -13.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over135 (-110) → 135 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under135 (-110) → 135 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

UC Riverside Highlanders
2-5 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Washington St. Cougars
5-1 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-12-06T06:21:14.364Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Washington St. Cougars defeated UC Riverside Highlanders 86-49

Washington St. Cougars defeated UC Riverside Highlanders 86-49 on December 6, 2023, a 37-point decision in the series. Washington St. Cougars' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 46-22. Against SportsJaw's recorded UC Riverside Highlanders +13.5 (-110) spread, Washington St. Cougars covered, while the 135 total pushed.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • JaredkuntzTotal · Over 135 (-110)Push
  • KingjamesTotal · Under 135 (-110)Push
  • KingjamesSpread · UC Riverside Highlanders +13.5 (-110)Loss
  • Randy54Spread · UC Riverside Highlanders +13.5 (-110)Loss
  • JohnTharpMoneyline · Washington St. Cougars -1,100Win
  • CoolioSpread · UC Riverside Highlanders +13.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 135 (-110)Push
  • OddssharkSpread · Washington St. Cougars -13.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 135 (-110)Push
  • CoversSpread · Washington St. Cougars -13.5 (-110)Win