SMU vs Washington State 11/27/24 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions

The SMU Mustangs remain in Palm Springs,CA Wednesday for the Accrisure Holiday Invitational championship game. SMU has five wins and two losses on the year coming into Wednesday following a narrow 2-point victory against California Baptist. SMU has found success this season averaging 89.7 points per game or 48.4% shoot from the floor. Defensively the Mustangs have been solid as well holding opponents to 72.8 points per game this year. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

Offensively SMU was top tier in their last outing scoring 79 points on 52.7% shooting from the floor. The Mustangs also knocked down 8 triples and won the rebounding battle by three to secure the win. BJ Edwards led the show for SMU against California Baptist with 17 points on 10 shots and 33. Boopie Miller chipped in 16 points on 14 shots, while Johan Traore added 12 points on eight shots as the third starter in double digits. Kario Aquendo added 14 points on six shots in 24 minutes to lead the way off the bench.

The Washington State Cougars come into Wednesday with six wins and one loss on the year following their victory Tuesday night. Offensively Washington State has been top tier averaging 87.7 points per game on 48% shooting from the floor. The Cougars defense has held its own as well allowing 76.5 points per game through the first seven games of the season.

Cedric Coward is the office of leader of the season for Washington State averaging 17.7 points per game overall. Nate Calmese averages 17.2 points and Dane Erikstrup averages 13.8 points per game. Isaiah Watts is 4th on the team averaging 12.5 points per game. LeJuan Watts is fifth on the roster averaging 11.2 points and leads Washington State averaging 8.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists.

Both teams played well this season coming into this matchup, but Washington State will have the edge. Look for the Cougars to control this game on both sides of the ball as they do the work to get another win. Take Washington State Wednesday to do enough to get the win and cover in California against SMU. Final Score Prediction, Washignton State Cougars win and cover 78-62.