UC Riverside Highlanders Set to Challenge Washington State Cougars Despite 14-Point Spread
The total for is set at 159.5. The UC Riverside Highlanders face off against the Washington State Cougars on Wednesday, December 6 at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, Washington.
Game outlook
The total for is set at 159.5. The UC Riverside Highlanders face off against the Washington State Cougars on Wednesday, December 6 at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, Washington. This is the first face off since 2019, when the Cougars beat the Highlanders 70-56. The Cougars open as 14-point favorites with a total of 136.0 points, with Texas Tech favored to open at -20.5 and a total of 159.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mavericks +1,100 | Red Raiders -2,800
Spread: Mavericks +20.5 (-110) | Red Raiders -20.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 143 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas Tech will win straight-up is 97%.
Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks
UC Riverside Highlanders came out victorious after a close game against North Dakota, covering the 4.5-point spread. Sophomore guard Isaiah Moses led the way with 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, while the team had 16 offensive rebounds against 1 in return. The Highlanders rank 221 in the KenPom rankings at 229 at Bart Torvik. Their offensive struggles, averaging 100.3 points per 100 possessions (273rd) and allowing 104.6 points in return (173rd), are evident in their low free-throw rate (19.7; 360th), 2-point percentage (41.3%; 353rd), and 3-point percentage (33.3%; 155th).
Texas Tech Red Raiders Analysis
Washington State Cougars recorded their fourth consecutive win against Portland State, 71-61. Seniors Isaac Jones and Myles Rice were instrumental in the win with 27 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks (Jones) and 19 points, five boards and two assists (Rice). The Cougars allowed 14 offensive rebounds and had an unfavorable assist-to-turnover ratio of 5:13. Washington State is ranked No. 59 in KenPom and No. 60 in the Bart Torvik rankings, with an offensive rating of 109.7 points per 100 possessions (74th) and a defensive rating of 98.0 (54th). They boast a strong defensive record, ranked 19th in 2-point percentage and 29th in 3-point percentage.