Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 2, 2026

Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 2, 2026

Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 2, 2026

Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 2, 2026

Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction: records, recent results, team stats and our winner pick.

Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction: quick answers

Question Answer
Who is the pick? Davidson Wildcats to win
Game date November 2, 2026
Tipoff Nov 2, 9:00 PM ET / Nov 2, 7:00 PM MT
Venue Beasley Coliseum
Game setting Washington State Cougars at home
Type of prediction Outright winner only
Research checked October 26, 2026

Our Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction favors Davidson Wildcats. The main reason is the stronger previous-season scoring balance. This is a season-opening preview, so the distinction between last year’s production and this year’s personnel matters. The 2025–26 results below provide a baseline, while the 2026–27 roster information helps identify the people available to carry the plan into a new season.

The central question in Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction is whether Davidson Wildcats can create useful possessions without giving Washington State Cougars extra chances.

The market format is straightforward: select the team expected to win, with no required winning margin. Our college basketball betting guide explains the basic choices. Readers can find the matchup at YouWager; this preview does not claim that a specific price is available or attach the selection to an invented line.

Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction: recent head-to-head history

Date Site for Davidson Wildcats Score for Davidson Wildcats Winner
Nov 07, 2025 Home 85-69 Davidson Wildcats

The checked 2024–25 and 2025–26 schedules contain 1 completed meeting. In that window, Davidson Wildcats won 1 and Washington State Cougars won 0. This is a recent-meetings sample, not an all-time series claim.

Our Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction gives current personnel more weight than a result produced by a different lineup. The familiar categories in basketball still provide the framework—shooting, possession, rebounding and foul management—but the people executing those tasks can change sharply from one November to the next. A historical win is useful context rather than a substitute for that comparison.

Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction: trends to read correctly

For Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction, the checked 2025–26 results for Davidson Wildcats show 20-14 overall in 34 recorded games, 11-7 in the listed home games and 7-5 in the listed away games. There were 10 games decided by five points or fewer, with 6 wins in that group. These are straight-up results from the stated coverage, not an against-the-spread record. They describe the past schedule rather than a current 2026–27 winning streak.

For Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction, the checked 2025–26 results for Washington State Cougars show 12-20 overall in 32 recorded games, 9-6 in the listed home games and 2-11 in the listed away games. There were 9 games decided by five points or fewer, with 3 wins in that group. These are straight-up results from the stated coverage, not an against-the-spread record. They describe the past schedule rather than a current 2026–27 winning streak.

Those trends need context because a short sequence is sensitive to the opponents and venues in it. The statistical idea of sample variability is useful here. A hot shooting night against one opponent should not automatically become an expectation against another. Our handicapping guide provides a broader way to organize the evidence without confusing a descriptive trend with a guarantee.

Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction: the statistical baseline

Previous-season measure Davidson Wildcats Washington State Cougars
Checked 2025–26 games 34 32
Record in those games 20-14 12-20
Points per game in those results 72.0 76.1
Points allowed per game in those results 67.9 77.5
Regular-season stat-feed games 33.0 32.0
Field-goal percentage 45.6 46.7
Three-point percentage 36.0 36.9
Free-throw percentage 65.3 74.2
Rebounds per game 33.3 34.3
Offensive rebounds per game 9.8 9.8
Assists per game 13.7 13.9
Turnovers per game 10.4 13.0
Steals per game 6.6 5.6
Blocks per game 4.3 2.9

The table supports Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction by keeping the results record separate from the statistical feed. The results can include postseason games; the shooting and possession figures are from the 2025–26 regular-season feed. Where the national feed contains only a small subset for a smaller program, it is not presented as a complete season split. None of these numbers is described as a new-season average. The current game listing can be checked through the matchup schedule.

Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction: Davidson Wildcats last 10 games

Date Site Opponent W/L Team score–opponent score Season
Mar 17, 2026 Away Oklahoma State Cowboys L 80-84 2025–26
Mar 13, 2026 Neutral Saint Joseph’s Hawks L 58-70 2025–26
Mar 12, 2026 Neutral Loyola Chicago Ramblers W 64-59 2025–26
Mar 07, 2026 Away St. Bonaventure Bonnies W 68-63 2025–26
Mar 04, 2026 Home Saint Joseph’s Hawks L 67-70 2025–26
Mar 01, 2026 Home La Salle Explorers W 71-64 2025–26
Feb 25, 2026 Away Duquesne Dukes W 67-56 2025–26
Feb 21, 2026 Away Fordham Rams L 59-63 2025–26
Feb 18, 2026 Home Richmond Spiders W 65-63 2025–26
Feb 15, 2026 Away Dayton Flyers L 59-70 2025–26

The results window for Davidson Wildcats contains 10 verified games, with a 5-5 record, 65.8 points scored and 66.2 allowed per game. For Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction, these are historical completed results, not ten games already played in the new season. The season column identifies the relevant campaign.

The newest listed result was a loss against Oklahoma State Cowboys on Mar 17, 2026: 80-84 from the perspective of Davidson Wildcats. In the latest 5 games of this window, the record is 2-3, with scoring averages of 67.4 for and 69.2 against. The strongest margin in the displayed set was 67-56 against Duquesne Dukes; the toughest was 58-70 against Saint Joseph’s Hawks.

Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction: Washington State Cougars last 10 games

Date Site Opponent W/L Team score–opponent score Season
Mar 06, 2026 Neutral Portland Pilots L 68-74 2025–26
Feb 28, 2026 Away Pepperdine Waves L 79-88 2025–26
Feb 25, 2026 Away Loyola Marymount Lions L 66-67 2025–26
Feb 21, 2026 Home Saint Mary’s Gaels L 67-83 2025–26
Feb 18, 2026 Home Pacific Tigers W 87-70 2025–26
Feb 10, 2026 Away Gonzaga Bulldogs L 53-83 2025–26
Feb 07, 2026 Home Santa Clara Broncos L 92-96 2025–26
Feb 04, 2026 Away Oregon State Beavers L 64-74 2025–26
Jan 31, 2026 Home Portland Pilots W 104-74 2025–26
Jan 28, 2026 Home Seattle U Redhawks W 70-58 2025–26

The results window for Washington State Cougars contains 10 verified games, with a 3-7 record, 75.0 points scored and 76.7 allowed per game. For Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction, these are historical completed results, not ten games already played in the new season. The season column identifies the relevant campaign.

The newest listed result was a loss against Portland Pilots on Mar 06, 2026: 68-74 from the perspective of Washington State Cougars. In the latest 5 games of this window, the record is 1-4, with scoring averages of 73.4 for and 76.4 against. The strongest margin in the displayed set was 104-74 against Portland Pilots; the toughest was 53-83 against Gonzaga Bulldogs.

Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction: offense, defense and possessions

The first matchup question in Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction is how Davidson Wildcats and Washington State Cougars handle the ball before the defense is set.

The second question in Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction is who finishes possessions on the glass. One defensive stop does not help if the offense immediately gets a second attempt. For Davidson Wildcats, winning the initial matchup and securing the rebound would support the preferred script.

The direct shooting comparison puts Davidson Wildcats at 53.5% effective field-goal shooting and Washington State Cougars at 54.9%. The difference is 1.4 percentage points, favoring Washington State Cougars. Meanwhile, the previous turnover averages were 10.4 for Davidson Wildcats and 13.0 for Washington State Cougars.

Davidson Wildcats: what the baseline says

The checked 2025–26 results for Davidson Wildcats cover 34 completed games and a 20-14 record. In that set, the scoring averages are 72.0 points for and 67.9 points against. Postseason games are included in the results record where they were played. For this opener against Washington State Cougars, those figures describe the previous team.

The shooting baseline for Davidson Wildcats was 45.6% from the field and 36.0% from three in ESPN’s 2025–26 regular-season statistical feed.

The calculated effective field-goal percentage for Davidson Wildcats is 53.5%, and 44.2% of field-goal attempts came from three-point range. Effective field-goal percentage gives extra credit to a made three.

At the foul line, Davidson Wildcats averaged 18.2 attempts per game and converted 65.3%. Strong drives and good post position create different pressure from a player leaning into difficult contact. Washington State Cougars need to defend without repeatedly sending a capable shooter to the stripe.

The ball-movement profile shows 13.7 assists and 10.4 turnovers per game for Davidson Wildcats, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.3. Those are team figures, so they do not identify one guard as responsible for every decision.

Rebounding gives Davidson Wildcats another way to influence possessions. The previous regular-season feed lists 33.3 total rebounds per game, including 9.8 on offense and 23.5 on defense. Still, Washington State Cougars need to finish each defensive stand with the ball.

For defensive disruption, Davidson Wildcats recorded 6.6 steals and 4.3 blocks per game.

Washington State Cougars: what the baseline says

The checked 2025–26 results for Washington State Cougars cover 32 completed games and a 12-20 record. In that set, the scoring averages are 76.1 points for and 77.5 points against. Postseason games are included in the results record where they were played. For this opener against Davidson Wildcats, those figures describe the previous team.

The shooting baseline for Washington State Cougars was 46.7% from the field and 36.9% from three in ESPN’s 2025–26 regular-season statistical feed.

The calculated effective field-goal percentage for Washington State Cougars is 54.9%, and 44.8% of field-goal attempts came from three-point range. Effective field-goal percentage gives extra credit to a made three.

At the foul line, Washington State Cougars averaged 17.6 attempts per game and converted 74.2%. Strong drives and good post position create different pressure from a player leaning into difficult contact. Davidson Wildcats need to defend without repeatedly sending a capable shooter to the stripe.

The ball-movement profile shows 13.9 assists and 13.0 turnovers per game for Washington State Cougars, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.1. Those are team figures, so they do not identify one guard as responsible for every decision.

Rebounding gives Washington State Cougars another way to influence possessions. The previous regular-season feed lists 34.3 total rebounds per game, including 9.8 on offense and 24.5 on defense. Still, Davidson Wildcats need to finish each defensive stand with the ball.

For defensive disruption, Washington State Cougars recorded 5.6 steals and 2.9 blocks per game.

2026–27 personnel and roster context

Davidson Wildcats: current roster reference

2026–27 roster reference Position Height Class
Quadri Bashiru F 6′ 9″ Freshman
Sam Brown G 6′ 3″ Senior
John Carter Jr. G 6′ 4″ Senior
Nick Coval G 6′ 2″ Sophomore
Malik Davis G 6′ 5″ Freshman
Eetu Heinonen G 6′ 4″ Freshman
Nick Janowski G 6′ 4″ Sophomore
Phillip Kavu G 6′ 2″ Sophomore
Jackson Keith F 6′ 5″ Sophomore
John Nowland F 6′ 8″ Senior
Ian Platteeuw C 7′ 0″ Sophomore
JaQualon Roberts F 6′ 8″ Senior
Josh Scovens F 6′ 6″ Senior
Tom Stoiber F 6′ 8″ Freshman
Honor Withers Carello G 6′ 5″ Freshman

The current roster feed lists Matt McKillop as head coach for Davidson Wildcats. The table gives the listed players, positions, heights and classes. A name on the roster also does not establish a particular minute load.

Washington State Cougars: current roster reference

2026–27 roster reference Position Height Class
Sebastian Akins G 6′ 3″ Junior
Dio Blakely G 6′ 0″ Freshman
Ladji Dembele F 6′ 0″ Junior
Jaylen Harrell G 6′ 5″ Freshman
Ronnie Harrison F 6′ 8″ Senior
Lazerek Houston G 6′ 0″ Sophomore
Casey Jones G 6′ 6″ Senior
RJ Jones G 6′ 2″ Junior
Tyler Kropp F 6′ 10″ Sophomore
Brayden Kyman F 6′ 8″ Freshman
Jamari Phillips G 6′ 4″ Junior
Dominik Robinson F 6′ 10″ Freshman
Fraser Roxburgh F 6′ 7″ Junior
Pedro Sancho Moraga G 6′ 0″ Freshman
Mohamed Sankhe F 6′ 10″
Roman Stathis F 6′ 7″ Freshman

The current roster feed lists David Riley as head coach for Washington State Cougars. The table gives the listed players, positions, heights and classes. A name on the roster also does not establish a particular minute load.

The roster information gives Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction a necessary new-season check.

Game setting and the likely paths to a win

The setting for Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction is Beasley Coliseum. The listed tipoff is Nov 2, 9:00 PM ET / Nov 2, 7:00 PM MT.

The preferred script in Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction has Davidson Wildcats generating repeated useful possessions instead of needing an unusual run of steals or contested three-pointers.

The main risk to Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction is that the opener reveals a different level of organization from the one suggested by the previous-season baseline.

That is why the winner opinion is kept separate from a specific betting price. Our moneyline betting guide explains the format. At YouWager, the final game status and any confirmed availability changes should be checked before deciding whether to place a wager. Nothing in this preview turns the pick into a guaranteed score or a reason to chase an earlier loss.

Common questions about this matchup

Are these new-season statistics?

No. The historical results and statistical baselines are labeled 2025–26. The roster reference is labeled 2026–27 where that roster is available. Exhibition results are not silently blended into a regular-season record.

Does the pick require a certain winning margin?

No. Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction selects Davidson Wildcats to win the game outright. It does not require a point-spread cover and does not attach the pick to an unverified total. The betting school guides explain how those markets differ. A team can be the preferred winner while its current price is still a separate decision.

What should be checked again before tipoff?

Confirmed availability changes and the final game listing matter most. A different primary ball handler or an unavailable interior defender could change the matchup more than a small difference in last year’s average. The NCAAB betting overview adds background on evaluating the market, while this preview keeps the focus on the two teams and the winner.

Davidson Wildcats vs Washington State Cougars Betting Prediction: final pick

The selection is Davidson Wildcats after weighing the available scoring history, the roster context and the setting.

The matchup can be followed at YouWager as game day approaches. Research was checked October 26, ahead of the November 2 slate, with earlier-season results clearly identified rather than presented as current form.

Our prediction: Davidson Wildcats to win.

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