Washington State Cougars vs San Diego Toreros Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The Washington State Cougars will be on the road Wednesday night with the 9:30 PM match-up inside the Jenny Craig Pavilion in San Diego, CA, against the San Diego Toreros, and we have you ready to roll with our Washington State vs San Diego prediction. Washington State comes into Wednesday with eight wins and 12 losses on the year. The San Diego Toreros stay home Wednesday night with eight wins and 12 losses this season. Washington state comes into Wednesday riding a three-game skid following a 5 point road loss to San Francisco in their last outing. San Diego comes into Wednesday night having lost three of the last five, following a blowout 46-point home victory in their last outing. Read more about this Washington State vs San Diego prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!

Washington State looks to end its losing streak

Offensively, Washington State has averaged 74.9 points on 47% shooting from the floor this season through 20 games played. Defensively, the Cougars are allowing 76.9 points per game this year, but have given up an average of 86.3 points per game during their recent three-game losing streak. The defensive struggles continued for Washington State last time out, as San Francisco scored 85 points on 54% shooting and knocked down 12 triples. Offensively, Washington State did score the ball well, scoring 80 points on 58% shooting from the floor, and the Cougars knocked down 10 triples in the game. Washington State lost the rebounding battle by 7 and turned the ball over 10 times in the loss. Eemeli Yalaho led the way for the Washington State offense against San Francisco with 21 points on 13 shots in 33 minutes. Ace Glass chipped in a second-best 20 points on 16 shots, while ND Okafor added a third-best 14 points in 27 minutes. Jerone Morton was the 4th player on the roster in double digits with 11 points and 34 minutes of action.

Ace Glass leads the Washington State offense this season, averaging 16.1 points per game. Big man Eemeli Yalaho is second on the roster, averaging 10.1 points to go along with the team-leading 5.8 rebounds per game. Tomas Thrastarson is third on the team, averaging 9.9 points per game, and ND Okafor averages 9.8 points per game. Jerone Morton averages 7.7 points and leads Washington State, dishing out 2.8 assists per game.

Key Injury Report for Washington State:

• Tomas Thrastarson (Out) - Foot

San Diego tries to make it two in a row

The San Diego offense has been solid enough this season, averaging 75.3 points on 45% shooting from the floor, but the Toreros averaged only 67 points per game during their recent two-game losing streak. Defensively, San Diego is allowing 76.6 points per game this year, but has given up an average of 83.3 points per game over its last three losses. Offensively, San Diego had one of its best games of the season last time out, pouring in 113 points on 58% shooting and knocking down 10 triples. Defensively, San Diego was phenomenal, giving up 67 points on 37% shooting and 28% from beyond the arc. San Diego won the rebounding battle by 27 and forced 17 turnovers to seal the victory. Tim Moore Jr. led the way for the San Diego offense in their last outing with 32 points on 12 shots in 25 minutes. Toneari Lane was second on the roster with 17 points, and Dominique Ford chipped in a third-best 12 points in 26 minutes.

Ty-Laur Johnson leads the San Diego offense this season, averaging 15.1 points and 4.5 assists per game. Juanse Gorosito is 2nd on the team, averaging 10.7 points, and Toneari Lane averages 10.2 points per game. Big man Assane Diop averages 4.7 points and leaves the team pulling in 4.1 rebounds per game.

Key Injury Report for San Diego:

• D’Arrae Godwin (Questionable) - Undisclosed

Washington State vs San Diego Pick

• Washington State vs San Diego Spread Pick

Both teams are struggling immensely coming into this game, but San Diego will have the edge on Wednesday night. San Diego is slightly better on both sides of the ball, and we'll use that edge in this matchup. Look for San Diego to thrive in front of their home fans against a lackluster, struggling Washington State team. Expect San Diego to apply pressure early and set the tone from the opening tip Wednesday night. Take San Diego, they had to get the win and cover at home as they pick up their ninth victory of the season and third win in conference.

• Washington State vs San Diego Over/Under Pick

Neither team is an offensive powerhouse, and each will continue that issue on Wednesday night. Look for a defensive battle as both teams look to get back to their winning ways. Both teams come into this matchup below .500 on the year and in conference. Expect a defensive struggle as points will come at a premium on Wednesday night. Take San Diego to get the win at home and end their recent skid, but the total will go well under the number as both offenses continue to struggle.