UC Riverside Highlanders at Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction 12/15/19

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The UC Riverside Highlanders (7-3) will travel to Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum to take on the Washington State Cougars (5-4). The game starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 15, 2019, and will air on Pac-12 Network.

UC Riverside Highlanders at Washington State Cougars Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Cougars beat the New Mexico State Aggies 63-54, while the Highlanders easily got past the Cal Lutheran Kingsmen 74-40.

UC Riverside played a flawless game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 35.5 (above their season average of 25.6) and a turnover percentage of 13.4 (better than their season average of 18.8). For those same stats, Cal Lutheran put up marks of 6.1 and 20.9, respectively. Washington State, meanwhile, dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.438 (above their season average of 0.176) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.438 (below their season average of 0.444). For those same stats, New Mexico State recorded marks of 0.115 and 0.385, respectively. Washington State was lifted by CJ Elleby, who put up 20 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Angus McWilliam played a pivotal role for UC Riverside with 10 points and nine rebounds.

Washington State could put on a ball-control clinic in this battle. Since last season, Washington State ranks first in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.0 percent), while UC Riverside has forced the 29th-fewest turnovers (16.6 percent).

UC Riverside Highlanders vs. Washington State Cougars ATS Pick

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

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • UC Riverside ranks 27th in rebounds allowed per game (31.1) while Washington State ranks 248th (36.8).
  • The Cougars rank 37th in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while the Highlanders rank 112th (23.2).
  • Washington State is third in the NCAA with 6.6 steals allowed per game while UC Riverside is 38th with 5.4 steals allowed per game.
  • The Cougars rank 15th in assists allowed per game (14.1) while the Highlanders rank 121st (12.5).
  • UC Riverside ranks 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Washington State ranks 100th (2.7).