Seattle vs Washington State Prediction 1/28/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Seattle vs Washington State prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 28th at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Seattle Redhawks Betting Preview

The Seattle Redhawks are 14-8 (3-6) this year after they lost to Pacific by a score of 56-54 in their last game. Seattle trailed 33-18 at halftime, but did win the second half 36-23 in the close loss. The Redhawks shot 39% from the field, 40% on three pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. Brayden Maldonado led Seattle with 20 points and two assists, while Junseok Yeo added 13 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Seattle defeated Loyola Marymount by a score of 69-59, but lost to Gonzaga by a score of 71-50 before that. The Redhawks have scored 74.2 points per game with 33.8 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.2 points against per game this season. Brayden Maldonado is averaging 15.1 points and 3.1 rebounds per game, while Will Heimbrodt is averaging 12.3 points and 5.1 rebounds per game for the Redhawks. Seattle is shooting 45.1% from the field, 69.9% on free throws, and 34.2% on three pointers this year. 

Washington State Cougars Betting Preview

The Washington State Cougars 9-13 (4-5) this season after they defeated Pepperdine by a score of 95-79 in their last game. Washington State led 47-37 at halftime and added 48 points in the second half in the lopsided win. The Cougars shot 53% from the field, 43% on three pointers, and 73% on free throws in the game. Ace Glass led Washington State with 18 points and five assists, while Rihards Vavers added 16 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Washington State lost to San Diego by a score of 96-92 and San Francisco by a score of 85-80. The Cougars have scored 76.6 points per game with 34.7 rebounds and 12.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.9 points against per game this season. Ace Glass is averaging 16.8 points and 3.4 rebounds per game, while ND Okafor is averaging 10.5 points and 5.6 rebounds per game for the Cougars. Washington State is shooting 47.0% from the field, 73.0% on free throws, and 36.0% on three pointers this season. 

Why the Washington State Cougars will win

• The home team has won seven of Washington State’s last eight games.
• Seattle has lost each of its last five road games against the West Coast Conference.

Why the Seattle Redhawks will win

• Washington State has lost four of its last five games against Conference opponents.
• Seattle has won seven of its last eight Wednesday games.
• Seattle has won the first half in six of its last eight night games against the West Coast Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Washington State’s last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Beasley Coliseum have produced a total of 147+ points.
• Each of Seattle’s last five games have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.

Seattle vs Washington State Prediction 

Washington State was able to snap their losing streak with a win over Pepperdine in their last game, but they have lost four of their last five. The Cougars are shooting 47% from the field, but they have allowed at least 85 points in four of their last five games. Seattle has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they have scored 55 points or fewer in three of their last five. The Redhawks are shooting 45% from the field, but I don’t trust their offense on the road. Take Washington State here.

David Racey's Pick: Washington State ML