A five-game home winning streak is on the line for the Washington State Cougars (6-3) when they welcome the SIUE Cougars (2-6) to Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum. Action gets underway at 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, and can be seen on Pac-12 Network.
SIUE Cougars vs. Washington State Cougars Betting Odds
In their last matchup, Washington State defeated the Nicholls Colonels, 89-72, while SIUE was beaten by the Pacific Tigers, 74-65.
Washington State played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 9.3 and a free throw rate of 0.157. For those same stats, Nicholls put up marks of 21.3 and 0.121, respectively. SIUE, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (15.1 vs. 26.4). Washington State received a boost from Robert Franks, who put up 31 points and 11 rebounds. Brandon Jackson fueled SIUE with 12 points and seven rebounds.
SIUE Cougars vs. Washington State Cougars Free Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Washington State, ATS Winner – Washington State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Washington State ranks 14th in three pointers attempted per game (29.1) while SIUE ranks 153rd (21.9).
- SIUE averages 34.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 183rd in the country. Washington State ranks 187th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
- Washington State averages 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 54th in the country. SIUE ranks 165th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
- Washington State ranks 47th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while SIUE ranks 89th (3.3).
