The Washington State Cougars (10-13, 5-5 WCC) host the Portland Pilots (10-13, 3-7 WCC) in a matchup of WCC teams at Beasley Coliseum, tipping off at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The Pilots are 8.5-point underdogs in the game. The over/under in the matchup is 152.5.
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Washington State vs. Portland betting lines
- Washington State moneyline odds to win: -420
- Portland moneyline odds to win: +319
- Spread: Washington State (-8.5)
- Total: 152.5
Washington State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Washington State has done a better job covering the spread in road games (5-3-0) than it has in home games (5-6-0).
- The Cougars have eclipsed the over/under more consistently at home, hitting the over in six of 11 home matchups (54.5%). On the road, they have hit the over in four of eight games (50%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Washington State has won seven of eight games when playing at home, good for a .875 winning percentage. It has won one of two games on the road (.500) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Cougars have been racking up 76.5 points per game in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s a little higher than the 76.3 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 campaign.
- The past 10 games have seen Washington State allow 0.4 fewer points per game (76.6) than its season-long average (77.0).
- The Cougars are trending up from beyond the arc over their last 10 outings, making 9.5 threes per game and shooting 37.3% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 9.1 makes and 36.2% from distance in the 2025-26 season.
Washington State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-12-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 5-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 7-5-0; As Underdog: 4-7-0)
- O-U-P: 12-11-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 4-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-2 (Home: 7-1; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-11 (Home: 0-3; Away: 0-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.3 (74th in nation) | 46.2 (298th) | 32.1 (205th) | 27.4 (21st) | 13.0 (256th) | 13.1 (323rd) |
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Portland statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Portland has been better against the spread at home (8-4-0) than away (3-6-0) this year.
- Pilots games have gone above the over/under more frequently at home (seven times out of 12) than away (two of nine) this year.
- In 2025-26 when moneyline underdogs, the Pilots have a better winning percentage at home (.286, 2-5 record) than away (.125, 1-7).
Recent trends
- Over their previous 10 games, the Pilots are scoring 69.8 points per contest, 6.7 fewer points than their season average (76.5).
- Portland has played better defensively in its previous 10 games, ceding 74.9 points per contest, 4.0 fewer points than its season average of 78.9 allowed.
- In their last 10 games, the Pilots are sinking 6.8 three-pointers per game, 0.4 more than their season average (6.4). However, they have a worse three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (29.8%) compared to their season average (30.7%).
Portland betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-10-0 (Home: 8-4-0; Away: 3-6-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 5-4-0 (As Favorite: 4-2-0; As Underdog: 7-8-0)
- O-U-P: 9-12-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 2-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-1 (Home: 5-0; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-12 (Home: 2-5; Away: 1-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.4 (115th in nation) | 44.4 (205th) | 31.7 (225th) | 31.1 (189th) | 17.3 (36th) | 13.1 (323rd) |
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