Washington State vs San Diego Prediction 1/16/25 College Basketball Picks

The Washington State Cougars are visiting the San Diego Toreros on Thursday, January 16th at the Jenny Craig Pavilion. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Washington State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Prediction. We will examine:

The San Diego Toreros’ recent form and player performance

The Washington State Cougars’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the San Diego Toreros

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Washington State Cougars

Recent betting trends in games played between Washington State Cougars and San Diego Toreros

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Washington State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros game

San Diego Toreros Preview

The San Diego Toreros have a 4-14 record this season and are sitting in the 9th place in the West Coast. They are coming off a 56-103 loss to Saint Mary’s. The Toreros are 8-9 against the spread, and 7-10 in over/under, while having a 4-8 home record.

Offensively, San Diego averages 66.8 points per game, which ranks 335th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 76.1 points per game (298th). The Toreros with 41% from the field (338th), and 27.5% from beyond the arc (358th). The Toreros shoot 72.1% from the free throw line (165th) and are grabbing 34.1 rebounds per game (283rd).

Kjay Bradley leads San Diego in scoring this season, with an average of 15.3 points, adding 2.8 rebounds and a team-high 3.7 assists, while Santiago Trouet adds 9.7 points and a team-high 8.3 rebounds. San Diego will meet Loyola Marymount after this game.

Washington State Cougars Preview

The Washington State Cougars have a 13-5 record this season and are sitting in the 6th place in the West Coast. The Cougars are coming off a 75-88 loss to Gonzaga. The Cougars are 12-6 against the spread, and 9-9 in over/under while having a 2-2 road record.

Offensively, Washington State is averaging 81.9 points per game, which ranks 45th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 75.9 points per game (295th). The Cougars shoot 49.4% from the field (22nd) and 36.7% from beyond the arc (64th). The Cougars shoot 71% from the free-throw line (205th) and are grabbing 36.9 rebounds per game (132nd).

Nate Calmese leads Washington State in scoring with an average of 16.4 points and a team-high 4.6 assists, while LeJuan Watts adds 13.9 points and a team-high 8.1 rebounds.

Why the San Diego Toreros will win

• Washington State has lost nine of its last 12 night games against the West Coast Conference.
• The home team has won three of Washington State’s last four games.
• Washington State has lost the first half in each of its last three games against the West Coast Conference.

Why the Washington State Cougars will win

• San Diego has lost 10 of its last 11 games.
• Washington State has won four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• San Diego has lost the first half in 10 of its last 11 night games.

Total Points Facts

• Eleven of San Diego’s last 13 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
• Four of Washington State’s last five games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 162+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• San Diego ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for a three-point percentage this season (27.5%).
• Washington State ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.3).
• Washington State ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (57.2%).

Washington State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Head-to-Head

Both teams are tied 1-1 wins in their two previous meetings. San Diego won 82-75 on the road, and Washington State 93-56 at home. In their most recent meeting back in 2018, San Diego won 82-75 on the road, covering the spread, and the game went over the point total.

Washington State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Prediction

In this Washington State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Prediction, Washington State is coming as -12.5 road favorites. The Cougars are the superior team in this matchup, as they are better both offensively, and defensively while being in the top 65 of the nation both in field goal and in 3-point percentage. The Cougars have also been terrific against the spread lately, as they are 8-2 in their last 10 games, so take the Washington State Cougars and lay the points on the road.