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Washington State vs. Pepperdine prediction: Why Washington State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/28/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Washington State vs Pepperdine predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Pepperdine will take on the favored Washington State in men's college basketball action at Firestone Fieldhouse on Saturday, commencing at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Washington State as the most likely winner of the Washington State vs. Pepperdine game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Washington State vs. Pepperdine prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Washington State and Pepperdine 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Washington State a 78% chance of beating Pepperdine. Our predicted final score has Washington State winning 82-73.
According to our model, Washington State (-7.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 160.5 points has a 54% chance of staying under.
Washington State vs. Pepperdine odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Washington State | Pepperdine |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -7.5 (-110) | +7.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | -350 | +280 |
| Total | o160.5 (-110) | u160.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Washington State vs. Pepperdine picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Washington State -7.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Washington State | -350 |
| Total | Under 160.5 | -105 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 160.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Washington State vs. Pepperdine game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between Pepperdine and Washington State at Firestone Fieldhouse is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Washington State vs. Pepperdine
- Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Firestone Fieldhouse
Conclusion
We predict Washington State, with a 78% win probability, will likely beat Pepperdine on Saturday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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