The Washington State Cougars (2-2) go head-to-head against the Nebraska Cornhuskers (2-2) in the Cayman Islands Classic at John Gray Gymnasium. Action gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, November 25, 2019.
Washington State Cougars vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Cornhuskers beat the Southern University Jaguars, 93-86, while the Cougars lost to the Omaha Mavericks, 85-77.
Nebraska dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.352 (above their season average of 0.206) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.685 (above their season average of 0.437). For those same stats, Southern University was 0.108 and 0.464, respectively. Washington State, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (6.0 vs. 12.6). Jervay Green was a key piece for Nebraska with 22 points and six assists. CJ Elleby had a good outing for Washington State, putting up 27 points and nine rebounds.
Nebraska should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, Nebraska ranks third in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.3 percent), while Washington State has forced the 88th-fewest turnovers (17.8 percent).
Washington State Cougars vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Nebraska, ATS Winner – Washington State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Nebraska ranks 67th in three pointers allowed per game (20.3) while Washington State ranks 268th (24.7).
- The Cougars rank 34th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Cornhuskers rank 207th (3.7).
- Nebraska ranks 170th in rebounds per game (35.6) while Washington State ranks 250th (34.0).
- The Cornhuskers rank 15th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Cougars rank 203rd (6.8).
- Nebraska ranks 69th in assists allowed per game (11.8) while Washington State ranks 250th (14.6).
