Northern Colorado vs Washington State Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/18/24

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Washington State (3-1) vs Northern Colorado (2-1)

November 18, 2024 at 09:30 PM EST

The Line: Betting Odds: Washington State -11 — Over/Under: 157.5

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In this article, we will formulate a Northern Colorado vs Washington State Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, November 18th, at the Beasley Coliseum. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Cougars’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Bears’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Northern Colorado

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving  Washington State

-Recent betting trends in games played between Northern Colorado and Washington State

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Bears and Cougars.

Washington State Offense Looks to Bounce Back

Washington State faced off against Iowa in the last game and they didn’t play well enough. Washington State scored only 66 points while the defense gave up 76 points and that led to the defeat. Nate Calmese had a strong game putting up 27 points, three rebounds, and one assist. LeJaun Watts put up 11 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists. Washington State shot 39.4 percent from the field and only 17.99 percent from behind the three-point line. Two games ago against Idaho, Washington State scored 90 points and they ended up winning that game with ease. In this game, the offense is going to need to be better.

Why Washington State Will Beat Northern Colorado

  • Washington State has won 13 of its last 14 night games against the Big Sky Conference at Beasley Coliseum.
  • Northern Colorado has lost the first half in each of its last three road night games against the West Coast Conference.

Northern Colorado Has Won Two Straight

Northern Colorado has won two straight games and they have a ton of confidence heading into this game. Northern Colorado faced off against South Dakota State in the last game and they scored 78 points and they ended up winning by nine points. At halftime, they were up 43-33 and they ended up cruising to the victory. Isaiah Hawthorne had a strong game putting up 21 points, five rebounds, and two assists. In this game, Northern Colorado is going to need the offense to step up in a big way. Northern Colorado will face Cal Baptist, Prairie View, and Texas Tech following this one.

Northern Colorado vs Washington State Prediction

Washington State is going to have no issue running up the score here. Washington State’s offense overall has been really good this season outside of the last game and they are going to have no issue running up the score again here. Northern Colorado’s offense is also going to have no issue running up the score and this game is going to end up going over the total. Back the over to cash. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Over

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