The Washington State Cougars (2-1) will be at home in Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum when they challenge the Omaha Mavericks (2-3). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 21, 2019, and can be seen on Pac-12 Network.
Omaha Mavericks at Washington State Cougars ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Cougars beat the Idaho State Bengals, 72-61, while the Mavericks lost big to the Dayton Flyers, 93-68.
The Cougars had a much better turnover percentage (9.0 vs. 25.5) and had a better free throw rate (0.203 vs. 0.170). Omaha, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.4 (above their season average of 25.2). CJ Elleby was a key piece for Washington State with 23 points, eight rebounds and seven steals. JT Gibson, meanwhile had a good game for Omaha, recording 21 points.
Second-chance points could be hard to find for Washington State in this showdown. Since the 2018-19 season, the Cougars rank 271st in offensive rebounding percentage (25.8 percent), while Omaha ranks 72nd in defensive rebounding percentage (74.3 percent). Moreover, the Mavericks’ 46th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 110.9) will face off against the Cougars’ 323rd-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 109.1).
Omaha Mavericks at Washington State Cougars Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Washington State, ATS Winner – Washington State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Washington State averages 25.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 49th in the nation. Omaha ranks 300th in three pointers allowed per game (26.0).
- The Cougars rank 36th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Mavericks rank 176th (3.6).
- Washington State ranks 247th in rebounds per game (33.9) while Omaha ranks 259th (33.5).
- The Mavericks rank 10th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Cougars rank 224th (7.0).
- Washington State averages 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 70th in the nation. Omaha ranks 212th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
