Washington State vs. Chaminade, Picks and Prediction for Monday, November 24, 2025
Use Code WWWC It’s an early season clash on the hardwood and it brings a non-conference tilt between foes from the WCC and the host program, who resides in the Pacific West Conference in Division II, on the hardwood in the Aloha State as the Washington State Cougars take on the Chaminade Silverswords Monday night in a first round matchup of the Maui Invitational and we have you covered with our Washington State vs. Chaminade prediction. Washington State cruised to a 98-74 win over Southern Utah at home Wednesday night in their previous contest, covering the line as a 12.5-point favorite. Chaminade downed Western Washington 107-98 at home in their most recent contest Wednesday night. This marks the first time the two programs have met on the hardwood. Read more about this Washington State vs. Chaminade prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
Cougars Seeking to Earn Second Straight Win
Washington State pounded Southern Utah in their previous contest as they rebounded from a loss to Washington for their second win in three games. The Cougars improved to 2-3 on the year and try to even their mark as they take the floor in search of a win here. Against Southern Utah, Washington State trailed 23-17 with 12:55 to play in the first half before outscoring the Thunderbirds 37-17 the rest of the half to take a 54-40 advantage at the half. The Cougars led by as many as 29 in the second half as they pulled away for the win. Washington State shot 57.4% from the field, including nine of 25 from three-point range, and won the rebounding battle 36-26 in the game. ND Okafor led the Cougars with 27 points and eight rebounds in the win.
On the year, the Cougars are putting up an average of 79.6 points per game on the year, putting them 175th in the nation in scoring offense. Washington State collects 33.4 rebounds per game (301st) while dishing out 11.6 assists a night this season. The Cougars are giving up an average of 78.8 points a game for the year, putting them 269th in scoring defense this season. Emmanuel Ugbo (11.2 points, 5.4 rebounds) and Tomas Thrastarson (12 points, 5.3 rebounds) are the top scoring options for Washington State in the early going. Ace Glass (12 points), Jerone Morton, ND Okafor (11.2 points, 5.6 rebounds), Eemeli Yalaho, Simon Hildebrandt, Adria Rodriguez, Rihards Vavers, Parker Gerrits and Kase Wynott are guys that have to be efficient offensively in order to help the Cougars sustain their success. Washington State shoots 47.3% from the field on the year, putting them 117th in the nation. The Cougars are draining eight three-pointers a night while shooting 30.5% from beyond the arc on the year. Washington State is above average at the charity stripe as they convert 78.8% of their attempts at the line, putting them 29th in the nation.
Key Injury Report for Washington State:
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- Forward Emmanuel Ugbo (ankle) is questionable.
- Guard Tomas Thrastarson (undisclosed) is questionable.
Chaminade Looking to Add Another Victim to History
Chaminade took down Western Washington in their previous contest at home, giving them a little momentum heading into the Maui Invitational. The Silverswords improved to 2-1 on the year and they have pulled some upsets in the tournament, posting an 8-97 mark entering this year. Against Western Washington, Chaminade racked up 60 points in the opening half en route to a 16-point advantage and held the Vikings at bay the rest of the way to earn the victory. The Silverswords shot 54.8% from the field, including seven of 21 from three-point range, and won the points in the paint battle 66-52 in the contest. Kris King led five players in double figures with 22 points in the victory.
This season, the Silverswords are putting up an average of 87.3 points per game. Chaminade collects an average of 36 rebounds per contest while they dish out an average of 16.7 assists per game. The Silverswords give up an average of 80.3 points per game this season. Nathan Medina leads the team with 19.3 points plus 4.3 rebounds per game this season. Roland Banks II (17 points, six points), Kent King (15 points, seven rebounds) and Kris King (14.7 points, 4.3 rebounds) each are solid secondary scoring options. Fletcher MacDonald, Nate Sasser III, Brandon Haddock, Mykiah Wyche, Brycen Shackelford and Pejan Slater are key rotation pieces for the Silverswords. Chaminade is shooting 50.5% from the floor as a team on the season. The Silverswords connect on seven three-point attempts while shooting 33.9% from beyond the arc this year. Chaminade is a struggling team at the free throw line as they convert 65.4% of their attempts at the charity stripe to date.
Key Injury Report for Chaminade:
- No Key Injuries
Washington State vs. Chaminade Pick
Washington State vs. Chaminade Spread Pick
- Washington State (4 units)
While Washington State is a struggling team in the early going and dealing with injury issues in Ugbo and Thrastarson, the fact remains that they are facing a Division II program here. Chaminade has logged their upsets in their history in the Maui Invitational and their 1982 win over then-#1 Virginia is one of the most memorable ones in college basketball history. The Silverswords come into this game 2-1 on the year but they lack the size and depth to compete with Division I opponents. Chaminade should hang around for a while but in the end, Washington State pulls away to come up with the win here.
Washington State vs. Chaminade Over/Under Pick
- Under (4 units)
Washington State is 117th in field goal percentage, 284th in three-point shooting, 177th in threes per game and 300th in offensive rebounds per contest (9.8) on the year. The Cougars have gone over the total in three of their five games on the season though that is mainly due to defensive issues as they have surrendered at least 81 points three times already. Chaminade has put up points in the early going but those games were against fellow Division II foes so it remains to be seen what they can do against a Division I squad, albeit a flawed, middle of the pack one like the Cougars. As a result, lean toward the under in this contest.
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