Gonzaga vs Washington State Prediction 1/15/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Washington State Cougars will meet on Thursday night in a WCC matchup at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, Washington.

Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Gonzaga Bulldogs enter Thursday evening’s contest with a 17–1 win-loss record, including a 5-0 mark in conference play and a 3-0 record on the road. The Bulldogs have compiled wins over Alabama, Maryland, Arizona State, Creighton and the Oklahoma Sooners, while losing to the Michigan Wolverines. In the Gonzaga Bulldogs convincing 100-61 victory over the Maryland Terrapins earlier this season, Gonzaga forward Braden Huff amassed 20 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists illustrating his ability to lead the Bulldogs frontcourt.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs average 91.4 points (6th in country) on 52.6 percent shooting from the field (1st in nation) and 36.9 percent shooting from three-point range per game. The Bulldogs are allowing opponents 67.9 points on 39.1 percent shooting from the field (14th in nation) per game.

Junior forward Braden Huff has been a key contributor for the Gonzaga Bulldogs in 2025 averaging 17.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.5 blocks per game. Senior forward Graham Ike is averaging 17.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per contest. Senior guard Tyon Grant‑Foster provides the Bulldogs further backcourt versatility averaging 11.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game.

Washington State Cougars Betting Preview

The Washington State Cougars enter Thursday’s matchup with an 8–10 overall record, including a 3–2 mark in conference play and a 5–3 record at home. The Cougars have compiled wins over Oregon State, LMU, and Portland, while dropping games to Saint Mary’s, Seattle, and San Diego. In the Washington State Cougars 81–67 win over the Oregon State Beavers earlier this season, Washington State guard Ace Glass tallied 16 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal.

The Washington State Cougars are averaging 74.3 points on 45.8 percent shooting from the field and 33.5 percent shooting from beyond the arc per game. Defensively, the Cougars are allowing opponents 75.4 points on 45.1 percent shooting from the field per contest.

Freshman guard Ace Glass leads the Washington State Cougars averaging 15.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2 assists, 0.5 blocks and 0.7 steals per game. Forward ND Okafor contributes 10.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per contest anchoring the Cougars frontcourt.

Why the Gonzaga Bulldogs will win

•    Quality frontcourt play. Junior forward Braden Huff averages 17.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.

•    Explosive offense. Through 18 games played in 2025, the Gonzaga Bulldogs average 91.4 points (9th in the country) on 52.6 percent shooting from the field (1st in nation) per game.

•    Ability to win on the road. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are 3-0 on the road this season.

Why the Washington State Cougars will win

• Home court advantage. Washington State is 5–3 at home this season.

• Quality backcourt play. Freshman guard Ace Glass leads the Washington State Cougars backcourt averaging 15.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2 assists and 0.7 steals per game.

• Momentum. The Washington State Cougars have won five of the team’s last seven games played this season.

Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Washington State Cougars Prediction

This matchup features the Gonzaga Bulldogs elite offense (9th in nation scoring average) and strong defense (Bulldogs allow only 67.9 points per contest) against a Washington State team that has been inconsistent all season. The Gonzaga Bulldogs ability to score at all three levels, combined with their recent momentum and frontcourt advantage gives them a clear statistical edge in this contest. With that said, I like the Gonzaga Bulldogs to win tomorrow’s game. I just don’t see a scenario where Washington State can win.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Gonzaga TBA