An intriguing non-conference showdown between Detroit Mercy and Washington State will take place in the west. The Titans enter the contest with experience and are one of the finest scorers in college basketball.
The Cougars' season has gotten off to a shaky start with losses to Boise State and Prairie View A&M. The two teams competing are one from the Horizon League and one from the Pacific Conference.
Washington State vs Detroit Mercy Betting Odds
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Washington State vs Detroit Mercy Match Details
Fixture: Titans at Cougars
Date and Time: Friday, November 25 at 4:00 PM ET
Venue: Beasley Coliseum, Pullman, Washington
Washington State vs Detroit Mercy
The Cougars defeated the Eastern Washington Eagles by a startling score of 82-56 in their most recent game. Jabe Mullins and TJ Bamba led the charge for the Cougars in their previous outing.
Bamba has been the shining star of the team; he is averaging 15.5 points per game on 51.2% field goal shooting and 1.2 steals per game.
Washington State is 58th in the US with a 38% 3-point shooting percentage. They are 218th in the nation with 71.3 points scored per game. The defense has played admirably, allowing only 64.5 points per game, good for 99th place in the nation. Only 41.9% of their opponents' field goals are made, which is 169th in the nation.
The Titans defeated the Charlotte 49ers in their previous contest by a scoreline of 70-49 and managed to cover the spread in that tie. The Titans scored 35 points in both halves of the game, and Antoine Davis led the scoring charts with 26 points on a healthy 42.9% field goal percentage. Jordan Phillips racked up 11 points in the contest.
The Titans have been strong on the offensive end, but their defense has been disappointing. They are giving up 72 points on a 44.3 field goal percentage. They are also giving up a 72.5% fielding percentage. The Titans have been exceptional with their three-point percentage but are equally bad at conceding them on the defensive end. The defense will have to click if the Titans want to salvage their subpar season.
Washington State vs Detroit Mercy Betting Prediction
Washington State has demonstrated that they are not as dominant as they ought to be against mid-major programs. Antoine Davis of Detroit Mercy is one of the finest scorers in college basketball, scoring over 20 points per contest on average.
In their most recent victory, the attack demonstrated its excellence against a very skilled Charlotte team. When playing against the struggling Cougars, Detroit-Mercy will benefit from their ability to score and cover the designated spread.
Pick: Titans +11.5 (-115)
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