Washington St. vs Georgetown

Washington State enters riding a modest two-game win streak, leaning on their center’s recent surge to maintain momentum against a Georgetown squad that has dropped two straight, partly due to an ailing guard on the perimeter. The Hoyas, despite a history of strong play against the Cougars, face an uphill battle given Washington State’s standout sharpshooter who has repeatedly torched Georgetown’s defense in prior meetings. With both teams well beyond the 41-game mark and postseason stakes intensifying, the Cougars’ superior form and healthier rotation give them the edge in a likely close fight [Sources: NCAAB Injury Reports, Historical Matchup Data]. Odds and availability are subject to change.

Georgetown’s leading scorer has been on fire during their recent three-game winning streak, and even with Washington State dropping its last two, the Cougars’ offense often leaps to life against Hoyas defenders they’ve bested before. Both squads are monitoring a nagging ankle issue for a starting forward, but that setback hasn’t slowed their high-tempo pace in past matchups. A consistent scoring threat at the guard position for each team is poised to light up the floor again, making this showdown a prime candidate to surpass 159.5 total points. Expect buckets galore from both sides, with a decent payout on the line if this one shoots past the established mark.

Washington State looks hungry to snap its short two-game losing streak, especially with most of its key scorers healthy and locked in for this must-win battle against Georgetown, which has dropped three straight. Although one of the Cougars’ versatile forwards remains out, their bench has responded well against Big East foes in recent seasons, giving them a clear advantage when matched up against the Hoyas’ interior defense. With Georgetown missing a core guard due to a lingering ankle problem, and historically struggling to keep up with the Cougars’ tempo in non-conference play, Washington State is poised to beat the spread. Expect the Cougars to scratch out a cover. Odds and availability are subject to change.