Washington State vs Portland Prediction 12/28/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Washington State vs Portland Prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 28th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Portland Pilots Preview

Portland Pilots have a 7-6 record this season and are sitting in the 9th place of the WCC. They have a 4-3 home record and are coming off a 79-61 away loss against UC Santa Barbara. Their previous three games were a 94-69 away loss against Oregon, an 88-78 home win against Kent State, and a 104-87 home win against Lewis & Clark.

Offensively, Portland averages 81.7 points per game, while allowing 81.9 points per game defensively. The Pilots shoot with 50% from the field and grab 36.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 19.2 assists per game. They average 3.4 blocks per game and 6.6 steals per game defensively.

Joel Foxwell leads Portland in scoring, with an average of 13.0 points per game, while shooting with 43.8% from the field and 75.0% from the free throw line. Cameron Williams leads the team in rebounds with 5.5 per game, while Joel Foxwell also leads the team in assists with 7.1 per game.

Washington State Cougars Preview

Washington State Cougars have a 5-8 record this season and are sitting in the 12th place of the WCC. They have a 2-4 home record and are coming off an 84-78 home win against Mercer. Their previous three games were a 78-63 home win against Eastern Washington, a 68-61 away loss against USC, and a 78-64 home loss against Nevada.

Offensively, Washington State averages 76.2 points per game, while allowing 77.3 points per game defensively. The Cougars shoot with 47% from the field and grab 34.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.5 assists per game. They average 3.2 blocks per game and 6.3 steals per game defensively.

Ace Glass leads Washington State in scoring, with an average of 15.9 points per game, while shooting with 48.9% from the field and 89.4% from the free throw line. Eemeli Yalaho leads the team in rebounds with 5.8 per game, while Jerone Morton adds a team-high 2.8 assists per game.

Washington State Cougars @ Portland Pilots Betting Trends: December 28, 2025

Why the Portland Pilots will win

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

Why the Washington State Cougars will win

• Portland has lost 29 of its last 36 day games against Conference opponents.
• Washington State has won three of its last four games against Conference opponents.
• Washington State has won the first half in four of its last five games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Washington State’s last six day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 155+ points.
• Each of Portland’s last four games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 154+ points.

Washington State vs Portland Prediction

In this Washington State vs Portland Prediction, Washington State is coming as -4.5 road favorites. Portland has a slightly better overall record this season and is above average at home, while Washington State has been struggling on the road. Washington State has a better defense, allowing 4.6 points per game less than Portland and have back-to-back wins, while Portland has lost two straight games. Washington State has also won all of its six previous meetings against Portland so I like them as road favorites in this spot. Take Washington State and lay the -4.5 points on the road.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Washington State -4.5