Washington State Cougars vs Brigham Young Cougars 03/23/2022 Predictions, NIT Quarterfinal Preview and Spread

Washington State Cougars vs Brigham Young Cougars 03/23/2022 – The Washington State Cougars might have finished fifth in the Pac-12 Conference play, but they have come a long way to the NIT Tournament Quarterfinals. Washington State punched their ticket after winning against the SMU Mustangs. The Brigham Young Cougars finished fifth in the West Coast Conference play and they came off a big victory against Northern Iowa. The March Madness Quarterfinal predictions are up and running and odds are turning towards the BYU Cougars to win this game and cover.

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Washington State Cougars	+3 (-107)	144 o (-110)	+133
Brigham Young Cougars	-3 (-107)	144 u (-110)	-147

A trip to The Garden is on the line Wednesday when the Cougs take on BYU in the third round of the NIT
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Washington State Cougars

The Washington State Cougars have pushed their way after defeating the SMU Mustangs in their last game (75-63). The Cougars were one of those top teams in their conference play despite dropping a couple of games on the season. Washington had Michael Flowers contribute seven for seven and toss in 22 points in their last success. T.J. Bamba was the other notable player that scored 13 points for his team along with four rebounds.

Players to watch: Michael Flowers G (GP 35, MIN 32.5, PTS 14.1, REB 3.3, AST 3.4, STL 1, BLK 0.1, TO 1.8, FG% 39.9, FT% 86, 3P% 37.5), Tyrell Roberts G (GP 34, MIN 29, PTS 11.3, REB 2.6, AST 2, STL 0.7, BLK 0, TO 1.5, FG% 35.5, FT% 93.9, 3P% 34.2), Noah Williams G (GP 33, MIN 26.1, PTS 9.7, REB 3.2, AST 2.3, STL 1.1, BLK 0.3, TO 1.8, FG% 33.3, FT% 70.9, 3P% 25.8).

Brigham Young Cougars

The BYU Cougars have been one of those top teams this season with their strong overall performance. The Cougars took out Northern Iowa in their last game with ease when they scored 91 and gave up only 71 in return. The Cougars are powerful and they seem to have an easy shot to make it to the next round. Gideon George took the lead with 27 points after going 10 for 15 with his shooting attempts. Te’jon Lucas was the other player who scored 14 points in their victory.

Players to watch: Alex Barcello G (GP 34, MIN 32.1, PTS 16.9, REB 3.8, AST 3.3, STL 1, BLK 0, TO 1.7, FG% 45.4, FT% 87, 3P% 42.6), Te’Jon Lucas G (GP 33, MIN 30, PTS 10.6, REB 2.2, AST 4.8, STL 0.9, BLK 0.1, TO 2.2, FG% 44.6, FT% 72.3, 3P% 32.2), Fousseyni Traore F (GP 32, MIN 23.5, PTS 9.3, REB 8.5, AST 0.9, STL 0.5, BLK 1.3, TO 1.5, FG% 58.1, FT% 74.7, 3P% 12.5).

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Washington State Cougars

Washington State are 5-10 ATS in their last 15 games.
Cougars are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games.
Washington State are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
Washington State are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games this season.
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Washington State’s last 17 games against an opponent in the West Coast conference.

Brigham Young Cougars

BYU are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games.
BYU are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
Cougars are 16-2 SU in their last 18 games at home.
BYU are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games this season.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of BYU’s last 7 games played in March.