Who's Playing

Washington State @ California

Current Records: Washington State 13-7; California 9-14

What to Know

The California Golden Bears haven't won a matchup against the Washington State Cougars since Feb. 19 of 2020, but they'll be looking to end the drought Saturday. The Golden Bears and Washington State will face off in a Pac-12 battle at 4 p.m. ET at Haas Pavilion. Washington State should still be feeling good after a victory, while California will be looking to right the ship.

California has to be hurting after a devastating 84-61 defeat at the hands of the Washington Huskies on Thursday.

Meanwhile, the Stanford Cardinal typically have all the answers at home, but on Thursday Washington State proved too difficult a challenge. The Cougars secured a 66-60 W over the Cardinal. Washington State's guard Michael Flowers looked sharp as he had 22 points and five assists.

The Golden Bears are expected to lose this next one by 7.5. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past two games, so buyers beware.

California is now 9-14 while Washington State sits at 13-7. A pair of stats to keep an eye on: California is 26th worst in college basketball in points per game, with only 64.2 on average. The Cougars' defense has more to brag about, as they they rank 27th in college basketball when it comes to points allowed per game, with only 62.2 on average. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: Haas Pavilion -- Berkeley, California
  • TV: Pac-12 Networks
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Cougars are a big 7.5-point favorite against the Golden Bears, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 7.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Washington State have won six out of their last 11 games against California.

  • Jan 15, 2022 - Washington State 65 vs. California 57
  • Feb 18, 2021 - Washington State 82 vs. California 51
  • Jan 07, 2021 - Washington State 71 vs. California 60
  • Feb 19, 2020 - California 66 vs. Washington State 57
  • Jan 09, 2020 - California 73 vs. Washington State 66
  • Mar 02, 2019 - California 76 vs. Washington State 69
  • Jan 17, 2019 - Washington State 82 vs. California 59
  • Feb 22, 2018 - Washington State 78 vs. California 76
  • Jan 13, 2018 - Washington State 78 vs. California 53
  • Jan 14, 2017 - California 58 vs. Washington State 54
  • Feb 21, 2016 - California 80 vs. Washington State 62

Injury Report for California

  • Andre Kelly: Out (Ankle)
  • D.J. Thorpe: Out for the Season (Undisclosed)
  • Monty Bowser: Out for the Season (Ankle)

Injury Report for Washington State

  • Tony Miller: Game-Time Decision (Shoulder)
  • Jefferson Koulibaly: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)
  • Dishon Jackson: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)
  • Myles Rice: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)