The Washington Huskies (19-5, 10-1 Pac-12) will be at Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum to go head-to-head against the Washington State Cougars (10-14, 3-8 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Washington Huskies vs. Washington State Cougars ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Cougars beat the Arizona Wildcats, 69-55, while the Huskies lost to the Arizona State Sun Devils, 75-63.
The Cougars held the Wildcats to an effective field goal percentage of 0.361 (below their season average of 0.492). The Wildcats had a free throw rate of 0.180 (below their season average of 0.253). Washington, meanwhile, forced Arizona State into a turnover percentage of 30.2 (above their season average of 15.9). Robert Franks played well for Washington State with 31 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Noah Dickerson had a solid performance for Washington, contributing 18 points and eight rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Jaylen Nowell led the Huskies to an 85-67 win. He recorded 20 points, eight rebounds and five assists. The Huskies’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Cougars. Washington had a rate of 15.3, while Washington State posted a mark of 24.0.
It will be a battle of opposite tempos as the up-tempo Cougars (ranked 85th in the country in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Huskies (285th in possessions per game).
Washington Huskies at Washington State Cougars ATS Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Washington State, ATS Winner – Washington State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Washington ranks 25th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Washington State ranks 271st (26.2).
- The Cougars average 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 51st in the NCAA. The Huskies rank 122nd in assists allowed per game (13.0).
- Washington State ranks 219th in rebounds per game (33.5) while Washington ranks 241st (32.8).
- The Huskies rank 12th in steals per game (9.0) while the Cougars rank 175th (5.6).
- Washington ranks second in blocks per game (6.0) while Washington State ranks 158th (2.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.2 points per game (0.3 below their season average).
- The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.8, up from 0.2 for the season.
