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Washington vs Washington State Prediction 12-18-24 College Basketball Picks

Washington State (9-2) vs. Washington (7-3)
December 18, 2024 11:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington -2.5; Over/Under: +147
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In this article, we will formulate a Washington vs Washington State Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, December 18th, at the Hec Edmundson Pavilion.  Let’s take a look at a free pick between the Washington Huskies and Washington State Cougars.

Washington State Looks for Fourth Straight Win

Washington State has confidence and they have won three sttraight games. In the last game against Missouri State, Washington scored 91 points, and they ended up winning by 13 points. Isaiah Watts had a strong game putting up 20 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Washington State is averaging 82.1 points while their defense is giving up 73.9 poiintts per game. The offense is ranked 57th in the league while the defense is ranked 258th. Top scorer Cedric Coward is still out with a shoulder injury and not having him is a big loss. 


Why Washington State Will Beat Washington

  • Washington State has won 12 of its last 13 games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
  • Washington has lost the first half in six of its last eight night games against the West Coast Conference.

Can Washington Build on Last Game?

Washington in the last game faced off against Eastern Washington and they were able to secure the 87-69. In the second half they scored 18 points and grabbed another five rebounds. The Huskeis as a team shot 60.7 percent from the field and 52.6 percent from behind the three point line. Mekhi Mason had a strong game puting up 23 points, three rebounds, and one assist. The Huskies, overall this season, are averaging 71.5 points while their defense is giving up 68.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 272nd in the league while he defense is ranked 118th. Great Osobor has been the top player averaging 14.1 poins while shooting 41.7 percent from the field. 

Washington vs Washington State Prediction

Washington State is going to have no issue in this game. Washington State is averaging 82.1 points per game, and they are going to put on a show here with the offense. Washington’s defense is going to have no answer here and that will end up being the difference here. This game is going to be a blowout victory here for Washington State. Back Washington State against the spread here.

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: Washington State +2.5

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Shane Mickle

Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

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