The Washington State Cougars (10-6, 1-2 Pac-12) will be at Maples Pavilion to meet the Stanford Cardinal (13-2, 2-0 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. The game can be seen on Pac-12 Network at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
Washington State Cougars vs. Stanford Cardinal Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Cardinal defeated the Washington Huskies, 61-55, while the Cougars lost to the California Golden Bears, 73-66.
The Cardinal forced 21 turnovers and held the Huskies to an effective field goal percentage of 0.413 (below their season average of 0.531). Washington State, on the other hand, forced California into a turnover percentage of 22.1 (above their season average of 18.3). Stanford received a boost from Oscar da Silva, who contributed 11 points and seven rebounds. CJ Elleby, meanwhile led the way for Washington State, putting up 22 points and nine rebounds.
The Cardinal dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent matchup, Stanford won 98-50. Stanford’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Washington State. The Cardinal had a rate of 0.695 while the Cougars posted a mark of 0.338. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Stanford could have their way on defense as they square off against one of the worst offenses in the NCAA. The Cardinal rank 28th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.440), while Washington State is 327th in effective field goal percentage (0.452). Furthermore, the Cougars rank sixth in turnover percentage (15.0 percent), while the Cardinal rank 19th in opponents’ turnover percentage (24.8 percent).
Washington State Cougars at Stanford Cardinal ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Stanford, ATS Winner – Stanford, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Washington State ranks 14th in three pointers allowed per game (16.8) while Stanford ranks 104th (21.2).
- The Cougars rank 82nd in rebounds per game (38.1) while the Cardinal rank 107th in rebounds allowed per game (34.3).
- Stanford ranks 16th in assists allowed per game (9.3) while Washington State ranks 19th (9.4).
- The Cougars rank third in steals allowed per game (4.3) while the Cardinal rank 78th (6.2).
- Stanford ranks 73rd in blocks per game (3.9) while Washington State ranks 101st in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Cardinal’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.4, down from 13.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.6 points per game (1.8 below their season average).
