Washington Huskies vs Washington State Cougars Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Washington State vs Washington NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Seattle.

Washington State vs Washington Prediction

Looking to win big? The Cougars and Huskies face off at 11:00 ET on FS1. The Huskies are hosting the game at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, WA. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Washington is favored by -3.5 against Washington State in a non-conference matchup.

Washington State vs. Washington Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Washington State Cougars at Washington Huskies
Where: Seattle at Alaska Airlines Arena
Date: Wednesday, December 18th
Betting Odds WASH -3.5, WASHST +127 | WASH -155 O/U 148.5

Cougars Preview: Is a Win at Seattle Possible for the Cougars?

Washington State Cougars Recent Game/Games

Washington State improved to 9-2 on the season with a 91-78 win over Missouri State on Saturday. The Cougars were -11.5 favorites at home and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 169 exceeded the over/under line of 140.5.

Leading 34-27 at halftime, Washington State exploded for 57 points in the 2nd half while allowing 51. Their offensive surge in the 2nd half was key to the win and covering the spread.

Cougars Offense Breakdown

Washington State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 91 points while shooting 62.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70.6%, thanks in large part to their 76.7% shooting on two-point attempts and 42.9% from beyond the arc.

Dane Erikstrup and Isaiah Watts led the way with 20 points each, with Erikstrup hitting 85.7% of his shots and Watts connecting on 4 threes. LeJuan Watts was perfect from the field, going 7-for-7, and Dez White added 16 points, knocking down 4 threes as well.

Cougars Team Defense

Washington State's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 78 points on 62% shooting from the field. The Cougars couldn't contain their opponent inside, giving up 23 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 76% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Washington State's defense allowed 9 threes on 21 attempts, with their opponent shooting 42%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 64%.

Huskies Preview: Can the Huskies Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Washington improved to 6-3 on the season with an 87-69 win over Eastern Washington on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Huskies entered the game as -13.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.

Washington led 39-32 at halftime and pulled away in the second half, scoring 48 points while allowing 37.

Huskies Offense Breakdown

The Huskies put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 60.7% from the field and 52.6% from three-point range (10/19). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.6%, with a two-point shooting mark of 64.9% (24/37).

Mekhi Mason led the way with 23 points, hitting 5 of 7 from beyond the arc. Andrew Cook added 18 points, and Zoom Diallo was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6.

Huskies Team Defense

Despite Washington's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 69 points in the game. The Huskies allowed their opponent to shoot 60% from the field, with 34 made field goals on 56 attempts.

Washington's defense gave up 24 two-point field goals on 37 attempts, a 64% shooting rate. From beyond the arc, their opponent hit 10 of 19 threes, shooting 52%. The Huskies also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 60%.

Cougars vs Huskies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road contests, the Cougars offense has averaged 63 points per game while allowing an average of 66. Washington State posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
Across their last three home contests, Washington has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 61 points per game.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Cougars have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 6-4.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Huskies have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.