Washington State vs San Francisco Prediction 1/18/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Washington State vs San Francisco Prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, January 18^th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

San Francisco Dons Preview

San Francisco Dons have a 12-8 record this season and are in the 4th place of the WCC. They have a 7-2 home record and are coming off an 82-68 home loss against Saint Mary’s. Their previous three games were an 80-60 away win against Pepperdine, an 84-82 away loss against Loyola Marymount and a 73-68 home win against Portland.

Offensively, San Francisco averages 75.3 points per game, while allowing 69.3 points per game defensively. The Dons shoot with 44% from the field and grab 38.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.4 assists per game. They average 3.6 blocks per game and 5.5 steals per game defensively.

Ryan Beasley leads San Francisco in scoring, with an average of 14.2 points per game, while shooting with 41.5% from the field and 80.6% from the free throw line, and leads the team in assists with 3.3 per game. David Fuchs is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.5 per game.

Washington State Cougars Preview

Washington State Cougars have an 8-11 record this season and are in the 5th place of the WCC. They have a 1-5 road record and are coming off an 86-65 home loss against Gonzaga. Their previous three games were an 88-82 away loss against Saint Mary’s, an 81-67 home win against Oregon State and a 78-76 home win against Loyola Marymount.

Offensively, Washington State averages 74.6 points per game, while allowing 76.5 points per game defensively. The Cougars shoot with 46% from the field and grab 35.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.3 assists per game. They average 3.1 blocks per game and 5.7 steals per game defensively.

Ace Glass leads Washington State in scoring, with an average of 15.9 points per game, while shooting with 46.9% from the field and 85.5% from the free throw line. Eemeli Yalaho is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.8 per game. Jerone Morton leads the team in assists with 2.8 per game.

Washington State Cougars @ San Francisco Dons Betting Trends: January 18, 2026

Why the San Francisco Dons will win

• San Francisco has won 14 of its last 15 games against Conference opponents at War Memorial at the Sobrato Center.
• San Francisco has won the first half in nine of its last 11 day games against Conference opponents.

Why the Washington State Cougars will win

• Washington State has won three of its last four day games.
• San Francisco has lost the first half in four of its last five games against Conference opponents at War Memorial at the Sobrato Center.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Washington State’s last nine day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 148+ points.
• Each of San Francisco’s last four day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.

Washington State vs San Francisco Prediction

In this Washington State vs San Francisco Prediction, San Francisco is coming as -5.5 home favorites. San Francisco has been the better team this season and have been very strong at home, while Washington State has been terrible on the road. San Fran is 3-3 in its last 6 games and just 1-5 against the spread, while Washington State is 2-3 both straight up and against the spread in its last 5 games, so I see no value on either side. Both teams are 5-3 to the over in their last 8 games combined, so I expect another high-scoring affair today. Take the over 143.5 points in this one.