Match Analysis: Washington St Cougars vs Washington Huskies – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-15
- Time: 4:00 AM UTC
- Location: Beasley Coliseum
Game Overview
The Washington Huskies (2-1) visit the Washington State Cougars (1-2) in a highly competitive Apple Cup college basketball rivalry game. Washington is favored with stronger recent performance and roster stability, while Washington State shows home court advantage and physicality but faces challenges in consistency and scoring.
Key Factors to Consider
- Washington has a 2-1 start with solid roster upgrades and strong rebounding (44 boards per game), while Washington State is 1-2 with less consistent offense and weaker assist rates but benefits from home court and tempo control.
- Washington has historically dominated as favorite, winning 8 of 11 moneyline matches. The teams split recent encounters, but simulations show Washington with about an 82% win probability over WSU.
- No major injuries reported for either side; key players appear healthy, including Washington's forward Hannes Steinbach and WSUβs Tomas Thrastarson.
- Home venue advantage goes to Washington State at Beasley Coliseum, which may help offset Washingtonβs talent advantage. Rivalry intensity adds unpredictability.
- Washington aims to continue momentum and validate pre-season expectations; WSU motivated to leverage home crowd to pull off an upset in this rivalry game.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -430 (Washington Huskies), +330 (Washington St Cougars) | Washington Huskies | β β β β β 82% |
| Spread | -8.5 -105 (Washington Huskies), +8.5 -115 (Washington St Cougars) | Washington Huskies -8.5 | β β β β β 76% |
| Over/under | 160.5 -110 (Over and Under) | Under 160.5 | β β β β β 70% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Washington Huskies 1% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 160.5 34% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 160.5 at 34% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 37% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Washington Huskies to win outright on the moneyline, cover the spread, and the game to go under the total points line.
Predicted Score: Washington Huskies 84 – Washington St Cougars 74