Portland vs Washington State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 06 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Portland vs Washington State

The Portland Pilots square off against the Washington State Cougars, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Friday, March 6.

We’re confident of backing Washington State to cover the -4.5 spread when they face Portland. This is a more than generous line and the favorites look a value bet at odds of -110.

Portland Pilots previous game saw them claim a 77-68 home win over Pepperdine Waves.

Washington State Cougars were beaten last game and this was on the road. Pepperdine Waves claimed a 88-79 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

WSU beat Portland in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 104-74 scoreline. The past 4 clashes between these teams have resulted in a WSU win each time.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Portland	13-18	2287	2432	-145	12-6	1-12	2W
Washington State	11-19	2367	2421	-54	9-7	2-12	3L

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Portland vs Washington State Prediction & Picks

This Portland vs Washington State betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

Bet on Washington State against the spread, with an attractive line of -4.5 that the favorites get the job done. There are odds of -110 that are currently on offer for this college contest.

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Key Portland vs Washington State stats:

• The -4.5 line has been covered by WSU in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -4.5 line has been covered by WSU in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Portland in 5 consecutive games on the road.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Portland in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Portland in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -4.5 line has been covered by WSU in 4 consecutive games against Portland.

WSU -4.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

WSU -4.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Portland 70 - 78 Washington State

If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then the Cougs to enjoy a 78-70 win could be along the right lines. There are enormous odds for this particular outcome.

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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.

Washington State are regarded as having a 72% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -256. For those wanting to back Portland, you will find +205 about the underdogs.

The spread is currently 5.5, with the total points line at 149.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. Those who wager Under 149.5 can get -105.

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Moneyline

Portland

+205

WSU

-256

Point Spread

Portland +5.5

-102

WSU -5.5

-120

Total Points

Under 149.5

-105

Over 149.5

-115

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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	28-3	2665	2054	611	18-0	10-3	1L
Saint Mary's	27-4	2431	1990	441	18-0	9-4	8W
Santa Clara	24-7	2597	2245	352	15-3	9-4	1W
Seattle	19-12	2257	2094	163	14-5	5-7	3W
Pacific	17-14	2270	2137	133	12-3	5-11	4L
Oregon State	16-15	2213	2305	-92	12-8	4-7	1L
San Francisco	16-15	2305	2271	34	10-6	6-9	1W
Loyola Marymount	15-17	2376	2306	70	10-10	5-7	2L
Portland	13-18	2287	2432	-145	12-6	1-12	2W
San Diego	12-20	2402	2512	-110	9-8	3-12	1W
Washington State	11-19	2367	2421	-54	9-7	2-12	3L
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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