The Washington Huskies will host the Idaho State Bengals on Saturday, December 17th. The Huskies enter with an 8-3 record, while the Bengals are 3-8.
Washington vs. Idaho State Match Details
Fixture: Idaho State Bengals at Washington Huskies
Date and Time: Saturday, December 17th, 10:00 p.m. EST
Venue: Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion, Seattle, Washington
Huskies vs. Bengals Betting Odds and Spread
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Washington vs. Idaho State Key Stats
The 8-3 Huskies have struggled offensively, as they rank 246th out of the 363 teams in the nation in scoring, averaging 69.5 points per game. The Huskies defense has allowed 65.5 points per game, which ranks 100th in the nation. Their offensive rating, 100.4, ranks 253rd in the nation, while their defensive rating, 94.5, ranks 107th in the nation.
The Huskies are coached by sixth-year head coach Mike Hopkins, who took over the job after spending over two decades as an assistant on Jim Boeheim's staff with the Syracuse Orange. Their roster has four top-100 recruits and is led by Keion Brooks. The senior forward, who spent his first three years at the University of Kentucky, has broken out this season, averaging 17.8 points per game and 6.3 rebounds per game.
The 3-8 Idaho State Bengals have struggled on both ends this season. The Bengals score 69.5 points per game, ranking 249th in the nation, while they allow opponents to score 67.7 points per game, ranking 158th in the nation. Idaho State's offensive rating, 101.2, ranks 246th in the nation, while their defensive rating, 98.7, ranks 190th.
The Bengals are led by head coach Ryan Looney, who is in his fourth year with the program. Their roster does not have a single top-100 recruit, however, they do have three players currently averaging double-digit scoring.
Washington vs. Idaho State Betting Prediction
While the Huskies and Idaho State Bengals have both struggled to score the ball this season, there is a wide margin of talent between the opponents that the two teams have faced. The Huskies may be the toughest team that Idaho State has faced this season, while the Bengals may be the Huskies' easiest opponent thus far. Look for the Huskies to emerge victorious, defeating the Bengals by at least 15 points.
Pick: Huskies -14.5 (-115)
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