CSUN Matadors vs. Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction

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The Washington State Cougars (3-1) will be at home in Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum when they clash with the CSUN Matadors (1-3). The game starts at 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, and will air on Pac-12 Network.

CSUN Matadors at Washington State Cougars ATS Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Cougars won big over the Delaware State Hornets 80-52, while the Matadors barely escaped the Tennessee State Tigers 80-77.

The Matadors had a great free throw rate of 0.302 (above their season average of 0.195) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.604 (above their season average of 0.495). Meanwhile, Washington State’s 0.250 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Delaware State, who had a mark of 0.040. The Cougars’ mark was above their season average of 0.188, while the Hornets’ was below their season average of 0.187. Washington State was lifted by Robert Franks, who recorded 24 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Lamine Diane was a key piece for CSUN with 29 points and 12 rebounds.

The sweet-shooting offense of Washington State will clash against the mid-tier defense of CSUN. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Cougars offense ranks 67th in effective field goal percentage (0.536), while the CSUN defense ranks 282nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.524). The Cougars should have the edge on that end of the court. Additionally, the Matadors, who rank 305th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.201), could struggle to get to the line against the Cougars, who rank 39th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.193).

CSUN Matadors at Washington State Cougars ATS Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Washington State, ATS Winner – CSUN, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Washington State ranks eighth in three pointers attempted per game (29.0) while CSUN ranks 316th (17.2).
  • The Matadors rank 234th in blocks per game (2.6) while the Cougars rank 247th (2.4).
  • Washington State ranks 229th in steals per game (5.5) while CSUN ranks 241st (5.3).
  • The Cougars average 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 74th in the nation. The Matadors rank 225th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
  • CSUN ranks 305th in rebounds per game (32.0) while Washington State ranks 252nd in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).