Portland vs Washington State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Portland vs Washington State

The Portland Pilots battle the Washington State Cougars, with tip-off scheduled for 18:00 on Saturday, January 31.

Wagering on the totals provides lots of value at -106. The line is set at 151.5 and we’d be surprised if Portland and Washington State’ combined points total exceeds that amount.

Portland Pilots suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 74-51 scoreline occurred on the road against Pacific Tigers.

Washington State Cougars won their last game which was at home. It was a 70-58 triumph against Seattle Redhawks.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 67-62 in favor of WSU when they last played Portland. In the past 3 meetings between these teams, WSU have won all of them.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Portland	14-19	2426	2582	-156	12-6	2-13	1L
Washington State	11-20	2435	2495	-60	9-8	2-12	4L

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Portland vs Washington State Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Portland vs Washington State betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

We’re not sure that the two teams will collectively reach a certain points threshold. Our pick is to take the -106 that there are Under 151.5 points in this college matchup.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible basketball predictions. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key college hoops numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Portland vs Washington State stats:

• The 151.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Portland games on the road.
• The 151.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Portland games.
• The 151.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Portland games on the road.
• The 151.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 WSU games at home.

Under 151.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 51.5% chance of delivering a return. However, our analysts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

There’s the chance to boost your odds about an Under pick. The Match Result & Total lines provide a prime opportunity to squeeze more juice by predicting the winner too.

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Our Game Prediction

Under 151.5 Points @ -106 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Portland 66 - 78 Washington State

There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on the Cougs to enjoy a 78-66 winning scoreline.

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Portland vs Washington State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Washington State a 81% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -417 favorites with the sportsbooks. Portland are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +310.

The spread is currently 8.5, with the total points line at 151.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. Those that want to back Under 151.5 can find odds of -106 available.

There are plenty of team props and game lines available for college basketball wagering, and we recommend checking out the top sportsbooks to find the bet that aligns with your prediction for the game.

Moneyline

Portland

+310

WSU

-417

Point Spread

Portland +8.5

-106

WSU -8.5

-114

Total Points

Under 151.5

-106

Over 151.5

-114

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Portland Stats

Washington State Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 137.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 152.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 152.5 on the Road: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 68.20 pts and allowed 77.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 61.00 pts and allowed 76.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 159.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 152.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 152.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.70 pts and allowed 77.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 82.30 pts and allowed 76.70 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

West Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Gonzaga	30-3	2809	2178	631	20-0	10-3	2W
Saint Mary's	27-5	2502	2066	436	18-1	9-4	1L
Santa Clara	26-8	2817	2463	354	16-3	10-5	1L
Seattle	20-13	2373	2211	162	15-5	5-8	1L
Pacific	18-15	2399	2271	128	13-3	5-12	1L
Oregon State	17-16	2347	2447	-100	13-8	4-8	1L
San Francisco	17-16	2464	2414	50	11-6	6-10	1L
Loyola Marymount	15-17	2376	2306	70	10-10	5-7	2L
Portland	14-19	2426	2582	-156	12-6	2-13	1L
San Diego	12-21	2458	2570	-112	9-8	3-13	1L
Washington State	11-20	2435	2495	-60	9-8	2-12	4L
Pepperdine	9-23	2312	2546	-234	7-10	2-13	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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