UIW Cardinals at Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction 12/21/19

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The Washington State Cougars (7-4) welcome the UIW Cardinals (3-8) to Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum. The Cardinals can end a five-game road losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

UIW Cardinals at Washington State Cougars ATS Odds

In their last game, the Cougars were victorious over the Florida A&M Rattlers, 87-73, while the Cardinals fell to the Central Arkansas Bears, 88-82.

Washington State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 47.1 (above their season average of 27.8) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.574 (above their season average of 0.447). For those same stats, Florida A&M had marks of 16.7 and 0.483, respectively. UIW, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 10.7 (better than their season average of 19.6). Washington State rallied around CJ Elleby, who recorded 25 points and 11 rebounds. Keaston Willis, meanwhile played a key role for UIW with 28 points.

There’s a decent chance that UIW struggles to create turnovers. Washington State ranks fourth in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.9 percent), while UIW forces the 154th-most turnovers (20.5 percent).

UIW Cardinals at Washington State Cougars Betting Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Washington State, ATS Winner – Washington State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Washington State ranks 59th in three pointers attempted per game (25.5) while UIW ranks 229th (17.9).
  • The Cougars rank 12th in steals allowed per game (4.5) while the Cardinals rank 110th (6.7).
  • The Cougars rank 17th in assists allowed per game (9.2) while the Cardinals rank 171st (14.3).
  • Washington State ranks 79th in rebounds per game (38.0) while UIW ranks 195th in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Cardinals’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 4.4 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (0.9 below their season average).