Washington State Cougars vs. Stanford Cardinal Free Prediction 02/28/19

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The Washington State Cougars (11-16, 4-10 Pac-12) will be at Maples Pavilion to clash with the Stanford Cardinal (14-13, 7-8 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019, and can be seen on Pac-12 Network.

Washington State Cougars vs. Stanford Cardinal Betting Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Cardinal fell to the Arizona Wildcats, 70-54, while the Cougars were defeated by the Utah Runnin’ Utes, 92-79.

Washington State held Utah to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.6 (below their season average of 31.4) while Stanford held Arizona to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.2 (below their season average of 29.0). Stanford’s Josh Sharma led the way, recording 11 points and 12 rebounds. Washington State was led by Robert Franks, who finished with 29 points and seven rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Bryce Wills led the Cardinal to a 78-66 win. He put up 13 points and eight rebounds. Stanford’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Washington State. The Cardinal had a rate of 0.185, while the Cougars posted a mark of 0.097.

Stanford could have a tough time creating turnovers. Washington State ranks 145th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.4 percent), while Stanford forces the 57th-fewest turnovers (17.2 percent).

Washington State at Stanford ATS Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Stanford, ATS Winner – Stanford, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Stanford ranks second in three pointers allowed per game (16.5) while Washington State ranks 268th (26.4).
  • The Cardinal rank 137th in rebounds per game (35.8) while the Cougars rank 234th (33.6).
  • The Cardinal rank 35th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while the Cougars rank 235th (15.3).
  • Stanford ranks 35th in blocks per game (4.5) while Washington State ranks 174th (2.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 77.0 points per game (0.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (5.3 below their season average).
  • The Cardinal’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.0, up from 0.3 for the season.