Seattle U Redhawks vs Washington State Cougars Picks and Prediction for Wednesday January 28 2026

The Seattle U Redhawks, who hold a 14-8 overall record and are 3-6 in conference play, are heading to Pullman, Washington for a game against the Washington State Cougars. The Cougars come into the matchup with a 9-13 record and a slightly better 4-5 mark in the conference. Get involved in the action with our free college basketball picks.

Seattle U vs. Washington State Game Information

• January 28, 2026
• 9:30pm EST
• Beasley Coliseum
• ESPN+

Washington State Form & Recent Results

Washington State heads into their next game with a bit of momentum, snapping a tough stretch by capturing a much-needed victory. The Cougars had lost four out of their previous five matchups, so their 95-79 win at home over Pepperdine last Saturday was a big boost. In that game, Simon Hildebrandt stepped up with an impressive 19 points, while Emmanuel Ugbo grabbed 8 rebounds and Ace Glass dished out 5 assists. Washington State shot a solid 43% from beyond the arc and maintained control for nearly the entire contest, leading for 97% of the time. They also finished with 33 rebounds, though they did give up 12 turnovers.

Ace Glass has emerged as the go-to scorer for the Cougars throughout this season, averaging 16.8 points per game. ND Okafor has been another key contributor, tallying 10.5 points per game and leading the team in rebounds with 5.6 per outing. Jerone Morton and Adria Rodriguez have each contributed an average of 2.7 assists, helping to keep the offense moving. However, defense has been a significant challenge lately, as Washington State has allowed an average of 86.8 points over their last five contests. Despite the inconsistencies, the team has played relatively well at home, posting a 6-4 record and averaging just under 80 points per game in their own arena. As they prepare to take on Seattle U at home on Wednesday night, tightening up their defense will be a main focus if they hope to keep their season moving in the right direction.

Seattle U Form & Recent Results

Seattle U comes into this game hoping to bounce back after a tough stretch in their season, having lost three of their last five matchups and currently riding a one-game losing streak. Their most recent contest was a nail-biter, as they fell just short in a 56-54 road loss to Pacific on Saturday. Despite the defeat, Brayden Maldonado put in an impressive performance, leading the Redhawks with 20 points. Austin Maurer pitched in with 6 rebounds, while Maleek Arington contributed 6 assists. As a team, Seattle U shot 40% from beyond the arc and hit 60% of their free throws, but 13 turnovers proved costly in such a closely contested game.

Looking at the bigger picture for the season, Maldonado has been the Redhawks’ go-to scorer, averaging 15.1 points per game. Will Heimbrodt has also played a big role, not only as their second-leading scorer at 12.3 points per contest but also as the team’s top rebounder, grabbing 5.1 boards a game. Arington has been the primary playmaker with an average of 4.4 assists. Over their past five games, the Redhawks have allowed an average of 63.6 points, but when opponents have managed to score more freely, Seattle U's record drops to 3-4 while giving up an average of 73.1 points. With a challenging road test ahead against Washington State in Pullman on Wednesday night, Seattle U will need their offense to step up if they want to get back on track and pick up a big win.

Key Stats

• Seattle U Redhawks this season: 45% field goal percentage, 33.8 rebounds, 14.0 assists, 5.1 blocks, 8.4 steals per game
• Washington State Cougars this season: 47% field goal percentage, 34.7 rebounds, 12.9 assists, 3.0 blocks, 5.8 steals per game

Betting Odds & Market Overview:

• WSU -1.5; O/U 142.5

Seattle U vs. Washington State Picks and Prediction

Washington State hopes to get a dominating win at home against Seattle U. The Redhawks’ offense has been a huge issue for them and in order to make it a close battle in Pullman, they’ll need to strike early to give the Cougars a run for their money. Final Score Prediction, Washington State Cougars win and cover the spread, 74-71.