Washington State vs Pacific Prediction 1/30/25 College Basketball Picks

The Washington State Cougars are visiting the Pacific Tigers on Thursday, January 30th at the Alex G. Spanos Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Washington State Cougars vs Pacific Tigers Prediction. We will examine:

The Pacific Tigers’ recent form and player performance

The Washington State Cougars’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Pacific Tigers

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Washington State Cougars

Recent betting trends in games played between Washington State Cougars and Pacific Tigers

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

Pacific Tigers Preview

The Pacific Tigers have a 6-17 record this season and are sitting in 11th place in the West Coast. The Tigers are coming off a 44-60 loss to Pepperdine. The Tigers are 10-11 against the spread, and 9-12 in over/under, while having a 3-7 home record.

Offensively, Pacific is averaging 70.5 points per game, which ranks 273rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 75.4 points per game (283rd). The Tigers shoot 43.3% from the field (261st) and 29.6% from beyond the arc (343rd). The Tigers shoot 71.9% from the free-throw line (182nd) and are grabbing 35.8 rebounds per game (174th).

Elias Fisher leads Pacific in scoring with an average of 16.6 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Elijah Ralph adds 16.1 points and a team-high 7.5 rebounds. Pacific will meet Santa Clara, San Diego, Gonzaga, and Loyola Marymount after this game.

Washington State Cougars Preview

The Washington State Cougars have a 15-7 record this season and are sitting in the 6th place in the West Coast. The Cougars are coming off a 75-80 loss to Saint Mary’s. The Cougars are 14-8 against the spread, and 11-11 in over/under while having a 3-3 road record.

Offensively, Washington State is averaging 80.5 points per game, which ranks 48th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 76 points per game (299th). The Cougars shoot 49.5% from the field, which is the 12th-best in the nation, and 36.3% from beyond the arc (69th). The Cougars shoot 71.4% from the free-throw line (201st) and are grabbing 35.6 rebounds per game (188th).

Nate Calmese leads Washington State in scoring with an average of 16.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and a team-high 4.5 assists, while LeJuan Watts adds 14 points, 4.4 assists, and a team-high 7.7 rebounds.

Why the Pacific Tigers will win

• Washington State has lost three of its last four night games.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Washington State’s last five games.

Why the Washington State Cougars will win

• Pacific has lost each of its last 12 home games against the West Coast Conference.
• Pacific has lost the first half in eight of its last nine home games against the West Coast Conference.

Washington State Cougars vs Pacific Tigers Prediction

In their only previous meeting earlier this season, Pacific won 95-94 in overtime on the road, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total. In this Washington State Cougars vs Pacific Tigers Prediction, Washington State is coming as -11 road favorites. Washington State is rightfully favored, as they have a superior record this season. The Tigers have been below average at home, and are 1-9 in their last 10 games. On the other hand, the Cougars are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games, and I expect them to take care of business in this game. Take the Washington State Cougars and lay the points on the road.