Washington State vs Gonzaga Prediction 2/10/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Washington State Cougars and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will meet on Tuesday night in a West Coast Conference matchup at the McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Washington.

Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Gonzaga Bulldogs enter Tuesday evening’s contest with a 23–2 win-loss record, including a rather impressive 11-1 mark in conference play and a 12-0 record at home. The Bulldogs have compiled wins over Alabama, Maryland, Creighton and the Arizona State while losing to the Michigan Wolverines. Earlier this season, in the Gonzaga Bulldogs dominant 100-61 victory over the Maryland Terrapins, Gonzaga forward Braden Huff amassed 20 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists illustrating his ability to lead the Bulldogs frontcourt.

It should also be noted that these two teams met earlier this season. Who won? The Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated the Washington State Cougars 86-85 last month.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs average 87.6 points (13th in country) on 51.2 percent shooting from the field (8th in nation) and 36.8 percent shooting from three-point range per game. Shifting our focus to the defensive side of the basketball, the Bulldogs are allowing opponents 66.9 points per game which ranks 24th in the country.

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 18.1 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists per contest. Senior guard Tyon Grant‑Foster provides the Bulldogs further backcourt versatility averaging 11.3 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist and 1.2 blocks per game.

Washington State Cougars Betting Preview

The Washington State Cougars enter Tuesday’s matchup with an 11–15 overall record, including a 6–7 mark in conference play and a 2–8 record on the road. The Cougars have amassed 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 77 points on 47.2 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 25 games played in 2025, the Gonzaga Bulldogs average 87.6 points (13th in country) on 51.2 percent shooting from the field (8th in nation) per game.

• Elite defense. The Bulldogs are allowing opponents 66.9 points per game which ranks 24th in the country.

• Home court dominance. The Bulldogs are 12–0 at home this season.

Why the Washington State Cougars will win

• 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.

• Enhanced motivation. The Washington State Cougars arrive at tomorrow’s contest on the heels of a two-game winning streak.

Washington State Cougars vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Prediction

This matchup features Washington State’s scoring pace and quality backcourt production against a Gonzaga team that has been dominant at home and elite on both ends of the floor. Washington State’s defensive inconsistency certainly makes the Cougars difficult to trust on the road. The Bulldogs are just a far superior team to the Cougars at this point of the season. For the reasons just noted, I am backing the Gonzaga Bulldogs to win this game rather easily.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Gonzaga -20.5