The Washington Huskies (20-12) meet the Boise State Broncos (23-8) in the NIT at Alaska Airlines Arena. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Boise State Broncos at Washington Huskies Free Prediction
The Broncos are hoping for a better outcome after their 78-75 loss to the Utah State Aggies in their last contest. Utah State’s 0.593 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Boise State, who had a rate of 0.500. The Aggies’ mark was above their season average of 0.538. Lexus Williams led Boise State in scoring with 24 points on 8-for-17 shooting.
In the Huskies’ last matchup, they lost a tough one against the Oregon State Beavers, 69-66. Oregon State’s 22.5 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Washington, who had a rate of 12.5. The Beavers’ mark was below their season average of 32.2, while the Huskies’ was below their season average of 29.8. Washington’s Noah Dickerson contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds in the game.
The offense of Washington (200th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 105.0) will clash against the stingy defense of Boise State (23rd in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 96.9). The Broncos figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Noah Dickerson has averaged 17.4 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.2 steals over the last five games for Washington.
Boise State Broncos at Washington Huskies Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Washington, ATS Winner – Washington, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Boise State ranks 45th in rebounds per game (38.4) while Washington ranks 257th (33.1).
The Huskies rank 22nd in blocks per game (5.1) while the Broncos rank 226th (2.2).
Boise State ranks 49th in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while Washington ranks 224th (19.5).
The Huskies rank 16th in steals per game (8.0) while the Broncos rank 180th (5.6).
Boise State ranks 97th in assists allowed per game (12.6) while Washington ranks 259th (15.7).
Betting Trends:
The Broncos’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.8, up from 9.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (3.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (0.0 above their season average).
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