Washington St. Cougars vs Oregon St. Beavers Betting Picks & Predictions
In a matchup between Washington State and Oregon State, the Cougars will be looking to end their three-game road losing streak when they face off against the Beavers at Gill
Game outlook
In a matchup between Washington State and Oregon State, the Cougars will be looking to end their three-game road losing streak when they face off against the Beavers at Gill Coliseum. Washington State (15-9, 5-6 WCC) is coming off a loss to San Francisco, while Oregon State (16-7, 6-4 WCC) suffered a defeat against Gonzaga. Despite Washington State's recent struggles on the road, they have a favorable history against Oregon State, winning 7 of their last 10 matchups. Oregon State is the betting favorite at -6.5, with the line remaining unchanged. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Washington State vs. Oregon State prediction.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cougars +205 | Beavers -255
Spread: Cougars +6.5 (-110) | Beavers -6.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 147.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oregon St. will win straight-up is 72%.
Washington St. Cougars
The Washington State Cougars have recently struggled with four consecutive losses, dropping them below .500 in conference play. They will look to break this streak and even their conference record with a win on Thursday. Despite averaging 78.8 points per game, they only scored 51 points in their last game, shooting 39.6 percent from the field and 16.7 percent from three-point range. Dane Erikstrup led the team with 12 points and four rebounds, while Ethan Price and LeJuan Watts also contributed to the scoring effort. In terms of rankings, Washington State is 79th in offense, scoring an average of 78.75 points per game, and 293rd in defense, allowing an average of 75.67 points per game. They currently have a 15-9 record for the season. Offensively, they excel in field goal percentage but struggle with free throw shooting. Defensively, they have difficulty defending the three-point line and allowing opponents to shoot a high percentage from the field. Improvement on defense will be crucial for the Cougars to secure a win in their upcoming game.