Pacific Tigers vs. Washington State Cougars Picks and Prediction For Wednesday, February 18, 2026

By: Jake Allman Published 02/18/2026, 12:25 AM ET

Pacific heads to Pullman for a West Coast Conference matchup against Washington State on Wednesday night. The Tigers sit at 17-11 overall and 8-7 in conference play, while the Cougars are 11-16 and 6-8 in the WCC. Tip-off is set for 10:30 PM ET at Beasley Coliseum, with coverage on ESPN+. ESPN’s matchup predictor gives Washington State a slight edge at 52.8%. Slam dunk your bets with our College Basketball picks.

Pacific Preview

Pacific averages 74.2 points per game and shoots 48% from the field. Elias Ralph leads the way with 16.6 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, providing the Tigers with a steady inside presence. Jaden Clayton adds 6.2 assists per game, and Pacific averages 15.4 assists per game, showing solid ball movement. The Tigers have gone 2-3 over the last five games, including a 72-61 loss to Saint Mary’s and a 92-59 win at Pepperdine. Pacific allows 68.1 points per game and holds opponents to 41.6% shooting, a key stat against a Washington State offense that wants to push the tempo.

Washington State Preview

Washington State scores 76.6 points per game while shooting 47.1% from the floor. Aaron Glass leads the Cougars with 16.4 points per game, and Rihards Vavers has been knocking down 2.3 threes per game over the last 10 contests. The Cougars are 8-5 at home this season, and that split matters given recent struggles. Washington State has dropped three straight, including an 83-53 loss at Gonzaga and a 96-92 defeat against Santa Clara. Opponents are scoring 77.7 points per game against the Cougars, and that defensive number has been exposed during the recent skid.

Washington State vs Pacific Prediction

From a matchup standpoint, Pacific’s rebounding advantage stands out. The Tigers average 38.3 boards per game compared to 34.4 for Washington State. If Pacific controls the glass and keeps turnovers near its 12.3 per game average, the Tigers can dictate pace. Washington State’s offense has been efficient, but the Cougars have allowed 81.9 points per game over the last 10, which opens the door for Pacific’s balanced attack.

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Prediction: Pacific 78, Washington State 74

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