CAL at Washington State 1/17/19 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions

The California Golden Bears visit Friel Court in Pullman, Washington on Thursday to play the Washington State Cougars. California fell to 5-11 on the season following its 87-65 loss to Arizona. The Golden Bears fell behind by 12 points at the half and never threatened during the second half. Justice Sueing led the Bears in the loss with 27 points.

Washington State fell to 7-9 on the season following its 88-70 loss to Utah. The Cougars have lost six straight. C.J. Elleby led the Cougars in the loss with 21 points, while Isaiah Wade scored 12. The Cougars are 0-8 on the road this season. Robert Franks missed his fourth straight game and is questionable for Thursday’s game. Justice Sueing leads Cal in scoring and rebounding with averages of 14.4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. The second leading scorer and leader in assists is Paris Austin with averages of 13.6 points and 4.9 assists per game. Four Cal players are averaging double figures in scoring. Cal is shooting 44.7% from the field and 36.6% from 3-point territory.

Robert Franks leads Washington State in scoring and rebounding with averages of 22.1 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. CJ Elleby is second in scoring and second in rebounding with averages of 16.0 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. Viont’e Daniels leads the Cougars in assists with an average of 3.8 per game. Washington State is shooting 45.9% from the field and 34.6% from 3-point territory.