Who’s playing
Washington State Cougars @ Washington Huskies
Current records: Washington State 9-2, Washington 7-3
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What you need to know
The Washington Huskies’ home game will continue as they prepare to take on the Washington State Cougars at 11 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Alaska Airlines Arena. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted good point totals in their previous matches.
Washington just scored the most points of the entire season. They earned a comfortable 87-69 victory over Eastern Washington last Tuesday. The team’s offensive explosion also rewarded the Huskies with their most impressive victory of the season.
Washington earned its victory thanks to several key players, but it was Mekhi Mason up front who scored 7 of 11 en route to 23 points. Another player who made the difference was Great Osobor, who went 8 of 13 on his way to 16 points plus five rebounds and two steals.
Washington worked as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. This is the most assists they have made all season.
Meanwhile, Washington State entered its game against Missouri State on Saturday with two straight wins, but they will enter their next game with three. They won against the Bears by a score of 91-78.
Wash’s victory. State is the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Denmark’s Erikstrup, who went 6 of 7 on his way to 20 points plus two blocks. The team also got help from Isaiah Watts, who went 6 for 10 en route to 20 points plus seven rebounds.
Washington’s victory improved their record to 7-3. As for Wash. State, they pushed their record to 9-2 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home.
Rebounding will likely be a big factor in this contest: Washington has crashed the boards this season, averaging 37.5 rebounds per game. However, it’s not like Washington State struggles in this department, as they have an average of 37.5. As both teams fight to recover missed shots, we’ll see if one team can take the lead.
Going forward, Washington is the favorite in this matchup as experts expect them to win by 3.5 points. For those looking to play the spread, be careful: Washington should win, but their 1-4 record against the spread itself isn’t exactly encouraging.
Odds
Washington is a 3.5-point favorite against Washington State, according to the latest college basketball odds.
Oddsmakers had a good idea of ​​the line for this one, as the game opened with the Huskies as 2.5-point favorites.
The over/under is 148.5 points.
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History of the series
Washington State has won 7 of its last 10 games against Washington.
- March 7, 2024 – Washington 74 vs. Washington State 68
- February 3, 2024 – Washington State 90 vs. Washington 87
- March 02, 2023 – Washington State 93 vs. Washington 84
- February 11, 2023 – Washington State 56 vs. Washington 51
- February 26, 2022 – Washington 78 vs. Washington State 70
- February 23, 2022 – Washington State 78 vs. Washington 70
- February 15, 2021 – Washington 65 vs. Washington State 63
- January 31, 2021 – Washington State 77 vs. Washington 62
- February 28, 2020 – Washington State 78 vs. Washington 74
- February 9, 2020 – Washington State 79 vs. Washington 67
