Who's Playing
Washington State @ Boise State
Current Records: Washington State 1-0; Boise State 0-1
What to Know
The Washington State Cougars will take on the Boise State Broncos at 7 p.m. ET Saturday at Idaho Central Arena. If the game is anything like their last meeting in last December, where Boise State won 58-52, we could be in for a big score.
If there were any doubts why the Cougars were heavy favorites Monday, the team quickly laid those doubts to rest. They took their matchup against the Texas State-San Marcos Bobcats on Monday by a conclusive 83-61 score. Washington State got double-digit scores from four players: Mouhamed Gueye (18), DJ Rodman (16), Justin Powell (14), and Jabe Mullins (13).
Meanwhile, the Broncos were close but no cigar on Wednesday as they fell 68-66 to the South Dakota State Jackrabbits.
Washington State's win lifted them to 1-0 while Boise State's defeat dropped them down to 0-1. On Monday the Cougars relied heavily on Justin Powell, who posted a double-double on 14 points and 12 dimes in addition to five boards. It will be up to Boise State's defense to limit his damage.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Idaho Central Arena -- Boise, Idaho
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Broncos are a slight 2-point favorite against the Cougars, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Broncos as a 1-point favorite.
Over/Under: -113
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Series History
Boise State won the only game these two teams have played in the last eight years.
- Dec 22, 2021 - Boise State 58 vs. Washington State 52
