The Boise State Broncos and Washington State Cougars face off on Thursday in a college basketball showdown at Spokane Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Boise State vs Washington State prediction.

Boise State Has Won Five Straight Games 

Boise State has a ton of confidence heading into this game and they have won five games in a row. In the last game against Cal State Fullerton, Boise State scored 88 points and they ended up winning by 23 points. Max Rice had quite the game putting up 24 points, four assists, and three rebounds. Boise State on the season is averaging 76.4 points while their defense is giving up 65.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 66th and they are going to need the offense to run up the score here. Boise State will take on Utah Valley, San Jose State, Colorado State, and Nevada after this one.

How Does Washington State Bounce Back?

Washington State has played pretty well this season, but they looked awful in the last game. Washington State scored 61 points but the defense gave up 69 points to Santa Clara and they ended up losing. Isaac Jones was the top player putting up 16 points and nine rebounds.  Washington State is averaging 78.5 points while their defense is giving up 62.6 points per game. The defense is ranked 21st and they are going to need the defense to step up in a big way here. Myles Rice is averaging 15.6 points while shooting 46.7 percent from the field and 39.5 percent from behind the three point line. Washington State is 8-2 in the Pac-12, the same record as Colorado. 

Boise State vs Washington State Betting Prediction

Boise State is going to put on a show here. Boise State on the season is averaging 76.4 points and even against a good defense and they are going to find success here. Look for Boise State to score at least 75 points and that is going to be the difference here I am not sold on Washington State’s offense running up the score and that is going to be the difference here. Back Washington State against the spread.