Colorado State Rams vs. Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction 11/27/19

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The Washington State Cougars (3-3) will be in the Cayman Islands Classic at John Gray Gymnasium when they challenge the Colorado State Rams (4-3). Action gets underway at 1:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.

Colorado State Rams vs. Washington State Cougars Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Cougars were victorious over the Old Dominion Monarchs 66-50, while the Rams won a close one over the Loyola Chicago Ramblers 61-60.

Colorado State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.104 (below their season average of 0.321) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.583 (above their season average of 0.511). Loyola Chicago was 0.078 and 0.549, respectively, for those same stats. The Cougars, on the other hand, forced 15 turnovers, while the Monarchs had a free throw rate of 0.111 (below their season average of 0.172). Washington State received a boost from CJ Elleby, who put up 21 points and five rebounds. Isaiah Stevens played a key role for Colorado State with 14 points.

It will be a matchup of contrasting paces as the up-tempo Cougars will look to push the slower-paced Rams. Dating back to last season, the Cougars rank 89th in possessions per game while the Rams are 220th. Moreover, the elite offense of the Rams ranks 35th in effective field goal percentage (0.543), while the Cougars have been 20th-worst in the country at effective field goal percentage allowed (0.539).

Colorado State Rams vs. Washington State Cougars Free Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Washington State, ATS Winner – Washington State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Washington State averages 26.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 45th in the nation. Colorado State ranks 252nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
  • The Rams rank 170th in steals per game (6.2) while the Cougars rank 239th (5.5).
  • Washington State ranks 210th in blocks per game (2.7) while Colorado State ranks 249th (2.3).
  • The Rams rank 77th in assists per game (14.5) while the Cougars rank 245th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
  • Colorado State ranks 103rd in rebounds allowed per game (33.8) while Washington State ranks 245th (36.7).