Who's Playing

Northern Colorado @ Washington State

Current Records: Northern Colorado 6-6; Washington State 7-4

What to Know

The Washington State Cougars will square off against the Northern Colorado Bears at 4 p.m. ET Saturday at Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum. Washington State is the favorite here -- although they were the favorites in their last game, too, so the odds might count for a little less.

The Cougars were close but no cigar on Wednesday as they fell 64-61 to the New Mexico St. Aggies. Washington State got double-digit scores from four players: guard Michael Flowers (15), guard Noah Williams (13), forward Efe Abogidi (11), and guard TJ Bamba (11).

Meanwhile, Northern Colorado has to be hurting after a devastating 101-76 defeat at the hands of the Arizona Wildcats on Wednesday. Northern Colorado was surely aware of their 25-point disadvantage in the point spread, but the foreknowledge did nothing to prevent the result. Guard Daylen Kountz did his best for Northern Colorado, finishing with 33 points (a whopping 43% of their total).

This next contest looks promising for the Cougars, who are favored by a full 13 points. Their home court has been no bettor's paradise, though, as they've failed to beat the spread in six of their nine home games.

With both teams hitting sour notes in their previous games, they will no doubt be looking to produce a better outcome in this one. We'll see which team satisfies their hunger and which team leaves with an empty stomach.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum -- Pullman, Washington
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $6.00

Odds

The Cougars are a big 13-point favorite against the 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 13-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last six years.

Injury Report for Washington State

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

Injury Report for Northern Colorado

No Injury Information