Stanford Cardinal vs Washington St. Cougars Betting Picks & Predictions
In the quarterfinals of the tournament, the 10th-seeded Stanford will face off against the second-seeded Washington State as they battle for a spot in the semifinals.
Game outlook
In the quarterfinals of the tournament, the 10th-seeded Stanford will face off against the second-seeded Washington State as they battle for a spot in the semifinals. Stanford earned their spot in the quarterfinals with an overtime win over Cal, while Washington State suffered a loss in their regular season finale to Washington. Despite Stanford holding an edge in the all-time series, Washington State has won the last five meetings, including two victories this season. Washington State opens as the betting favorite at -8.5 and the line has remained steady.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cardinal +315 | Cougars -400
Spread: Cardinal +8.5 (-110) | Cougars -8.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 140.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington St. will win straight-up is 80%.
Stanford Cardinal
Stanford secured a hard-fought victory over Cal in overtime to advance to the quarterfinals, improving their overall record to 14-17 and 8-12 in Pac-12 play. Despite trailing for most of the game, the Cardinal rallied back and ultimately came out on top. Maxime Raynaud led the team with 21 points and 13 rebounds. Offensively, Stanford averages 76.8 points per game, ranking 100th in the nation, and shoots 46.8% from the field. Defensively, they allow an average of 76.4 points per game, placing them at 301st. Stanford is proficient at shooting three-pointers, connecting on 37.2% of attempts, and excels at free throws with a 73.6% conversion rate. In terms of player performance, Kanaan Carlyle, Maxime Raynaud, Brandon Angel, Spencer Jones, and Michael Jones are key scorers for the team. Andrej Stojakovic, Jared Bynum, Benny Gealer, James Keefe, Max Murrell, and Ryan Agarwal contribute as valuable role players. Bynum, who missed the last two games due to personal reasons, is questionable for the upcoming contest. Stanford's power ranking is 323, with a strong offensive presence but room for improvement defensively. Overall, Stanford has shown promise this season with impressive offensive stats and solid team contributors. A hardwood classic in Las Vegas. #BeatCal pic.twitter.com/fGTPSKMbXj