The Washington State Cougars will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Sunday when they play host to the California Golden Bears at Friel Court in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Washington State Cougars were listed as 10-point underdogs at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
California Golden Bears vs Washington State Cougars Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Washington State Cougars sit at 9-17 (10-15 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the California Golden Bears are currently 18-8 (14-12 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Washington State is 12-13 OU, and California is 13-13 OU.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Washington State Cougars at No. 337 and the California Golden Bears at No. 66 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Washington State's No. 167-ranked scoring average of 71.81 PPG, against a California Golden Bears defense rated No. 58 and allowing 67.04 PPG. The Washington State Cougars FG% has averaged 46.7% to date this season, more than the California Golden Bears shooters have managed so far (46.68% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Jaylen Brown scored 23 points leading the Golden Bears to a 78-75 victory over Washington at Alaska Airlines Arena on Thursday.
The Cougars got 17 points from Josh Hawkinson, but it was Stanford that prevailed in a 72-56 final on Thursday at Friel Court.
Next Betting Matchups
California home to UCLA, Thursday, February 25th
Washington State at Oregon, Wednesday, February 24th