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The Pacific Tigers travel to Pullman tonight for a non-conference tilt against the Washington State Cougars. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 PM ET at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum, with the game streaming live on ESPN+. While Washington State (11-16) enters with a losing record, they remain a slight home favorite over a Pacific squad (17-11) that has been one of the surprises of the West Coast Conference this season. This is a revenge game for the Cougars, who lost both matchups to the Tigers last year.
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Pacific vs Washington State Odds
The betting market is currently holding steady with the Cougars as a narrow home favorite. You can track the latest college basketball odds for this game and other regional matchups to see if the public starts backing the underdog Tigers.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Pacific | +102 | +1.5 (-112) | O 144.5 (-112) |
| Washington State | -129 | -1.5 (-112) | U 144.5 (-112) |
Pacific Betting Form
Pacific is coming off a competitive 72-61 loss to Saint Mary’s, where Elias Ralph continued his stellar season with 17 points and 12 rebounds. The Pacific Tigers stats and results show a team that excels in efficiency, ranking 53rd nationally in field goal percentage (47.6%) and sporting a top-50 effective field goal percentage. Under coach Dave Smart, the Tigers have already surpassed their win total from last year by eight games, signaling a major program turnaround.
The Pacific Tigers injury report is relatively clean for tonight’s game, with leading scorer Elias Ralph and playmaker Jaden Clayton both healthy. However, depth in the frontcourt remains a minor concern as backup center E. Opurum is out for the season. The Tigers’ success tonight will depend on their perimeter shooting; they hit 36.9% from deep and will need that accuracy to offset a Washington State defense that has been statistically porous against high-efficiency offenses.
Washington State Betting Form
Washington State is looking to snap a three-game losing streak after a recent defeat at the hands of Gonzaga. The Washington State schedule and stats highlight a team led by freshman sensation Ace Glass, who averages 16.4 points per game. The Cougars are much more comfortable at home (9-6) than on the road, where they have managed only two wins all season.
However, the Washington State Cougars injury report presents a significant hurdle. The Cougars are currently without sophomore guard Thrastarson, who is sidelined with a foot stress fracture. More importantly, big man Emmanuel Ugbo is currently suspended indefinitely for violating team rules, leaving a void in the paint that Pacific’s Elias Ralph is well-equipped to exploit. On the bright side, Rihards Vavers has been dominant since returning from a head injury, averaging nearly 16 points per game over his last seven outings.
Pacific vs Washington State Matchup Breakdown
The history between these two favors the visitors, as Pacific swept the series last season, including a dramatic overtime win in Pullman. This year, the matchup features two offenses that are statistically efficient but play at vastly different speeds. Washington State ranks 48th nationally in effective field goal percentage, but they are prone to turnovers (ranking 332nd). Pacific, meanwhile, is one of the better rebounding teams in the WCC and has a scoring differential that suggests they are a much better team than their “underdog” status implies.
The battle on the boards will be the deciding factor. Pacific averages 38.3 rebounds per game, and with Washington State missing Ugbo’s presence inside, the Tigers should have ample opportunities for second-chance points. If Jaden Clayton can navigate the Cougars’ pressure and find Ralph and TJ Wainwright for open looks, Pacific has a clear path to the straight-up upset.
Pacific vs Washington State Predictions and Best Bets
While the Cougars are the favorites at home, the Tigers are 2-0 all-time against WSU and are currently playing more consistent basketball. Pacific’s 17-11 record and +6.1 scoring differential stand in stark contrast to WSU’s -1.1 differential. Given the Cougars’ turnover issues and the absence of Ugbo, the Tigers at +1.5 is a strong value play.
For the total, both teams have shown a tendency to play lower-possession games recently. While our projections suggest a close 77-74 finish, the “Under” 144.5 is the lean here due to Pacific’s slower road pace and the defensive focus expected in a high-stakes non-conference clash.
Best Bet: Pacific +1.5 (-112).
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