Washington State vs San Francisco Prediction 1/18/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Washington State Cougars and San Francisco Dons meet Sunday in the college basketball action at The Sobrato Center. Here’s a Washington State vs San Francisco Prediction. This article will include a Washington State vs San Francisco Pick.

Washington State Cougars Betting Preview

The Washington State Cougars lost to Saint Mary’s and Gonzaga, and they play San Diego next. Washington State has split its last 10 games.

The Washington State Cougars are averaging 74.6 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 76.5 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Ace Glass is averaging 15.9 points and 2 assists, while Tomas Thrastarson is averaging 9.9 points and 4.5 rebounds. ND Okafor is dishing 0.5 assists and Eemeli Yalaho is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The Washington State Cougars are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 72.3 percent from the free throw line. The Washington State Cougars are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.8 rebounds per game.

San Francisco Dons Betting Preview

The San Francisco Dons beat Pepperdine, lost to Saint Mary’s, and they play Gonzaga next. San Francisco has won 6 of its last 9 games.

The San Francisco Dons are averaging 75.3 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 69.3 points on 41.2 percent shooting. Ryan Beasley is averaging 14.2 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Tyrone Riley IV is averaging 12.3 points and 4.9 rebounds. David Fuchs is the third double-digit scorer and Mookie Cook is dishing 1.9 assists. The San Francisco Dons are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 69.6 percent from the free throw line. The San Francisco Dons are allowing 30.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.2 rebounds per game.

Why the San Francisco Dons will win

• San Francisco has won 14 of its last 15 games against the West Coast Conference at War Memorial at the Sobrato Center.
• Washington State has lost the first half in three of its last four road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Washington State Cougars will win

• Washington State has won three of its last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Washington State has won the first half in three of its last four day games.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Washington State’s last nine day games against the West Coast Conference have produced a total of 148+ points.
• Each of San Francisco’s last four day games against the West Coast Conference have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.

Washington State vs San Francisco Prediction

Washington State is a middle of the road team that hasn’t had much success on the road and hasn’t played well when stepping up in competition. San Francisco has played is best ball at home and its defense is the best thing going in this match. San Francisco is top-60 in scoring defense and field goal percentage defense. We’re not being asked to lay anything crazy. Give me San Francisco and the reasonable number.

Randy Chambers's Pick: San Francisco -5.5