Washington St. Cougars vs Washington Huskies Betting Picks & Predictions
On Saturday, the Big 12 basketball lineup will include a game between the BYU Cougars and the West Virginia Mountaineers. The Cougars, in their inaugural year in the
Game outlook
On Saturday, the Big 12 basketball lineup will include a game between the BYU Cougars and the West Virginia Mountaineers. The Cougars, in their inaugural year in the conference, hold a 15-5 overall record and a 3-4 record in conference play. Meanwhile, the Mountaineers have struggled this season with an 8-13 overall record and a 3-4 Big 12 record. The game is set to commence at 6:00 PM EST. It is noteworthy that Washington State is favored in the betting odds, with an opening line of 0 and the current line at Washington St. -1.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cougars -115 | Huskies -106
Spread: Cougars -1 (-110) | Huskies +1 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 148.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington will win straight-up is 51%.
Washington St. Cougars
The BYU Cougars are heading into their game against the West Virginia Mountaineers with confidence, following their recent 84-72 home win over Texas. The Cougars, ranked 21st, showcased their impressive shooting skills by shooting 64% from the floor and 41% from beyond the arc. They also scored 40 points in the paint and had five players reach double figures in scoring. Noah Waterman and Jaxson Robinson were standout players, each contributing 17 points to the win. Despite Texas's strong defensive game plan, BYU's head coach Mark Pope commended his team's response. In their inaugural season in the Big 12, the BYU Cougars are aiming to reach a .500 win-loss record with a victory against the Mountaineers. Offensively, the Cougars currently possess the fifth-best scoring offense in the Big 12 and rank fifth in field goal percentage and seventh in three-point field goal percentage. They excel in shooting from beyond the arc, leading the conference in three-point field goals made per game. Defensively, the Cougars rank eighth in scoring defense, third in field goal defense, but struggle in defending against three-pointers, ranking thirteenth in the conference. The team also ranks fifth in total rebounds per game. However, they have faced challenges in turnovers, ranking thirteenth in the Big 12 in turnover margin. On another note, the Washington State Cougars currently hold a power ranking of 78. They rank 143rd in offense, averaging 75.76 points per game, and 67th in defense, allowing an average of 66.86 points against them per game. Their offensive performance showcases their ability to efficiently shoot, with a 47.49% field goal percentage and 69.17% free throw percentage. However, their three-point shooting ranks only at 34.18%. As for defense, they limit opponents to a 40.15% field goal percentage and have room for improvement in defending against three-pointers, allowing 32.41%. Rebounding-wise, they average 38.19 rebounds per game. While their offensive assists and turnovers are relatively average at 12.52 and 10.33 respectively, their defensive assists rank high at 10.33 and their turnovers are quite high at 10.71 per game. every single bucket vs Texas in 96 seconds😌 pic.twitter.com/zq9mj073Qr