Washington State at Washington

Washington State was an excellent team last season, and they look to be even better this season. Aron Baynes has made a leap forward after an injury plagued last season, is now a double-digit scorer, and pulling down 7 rpg, while shooting 66%. Washington State has the best defense in the nation, and perhaps the top back-court in the nation in Low and Weaver. They commit just 11 turnovers per game. The offense is equally efficient, as they are connecting on 51% of their shots, which puts a lot of pressure on opposing offenses to score against the nation's leading defense. Washington can score, but they don't defend at all. They allow 47% shooting as well as 40% from three. While the guards for Washington State connect on well over 80% of their FTs each, Washington loses points at the line with stunning regularity, hitting on just 60%. We can't see Washington hanging in this one as the Washington State offense is better, the guards are better, the shooting is better, the FT shooting is better, and they take care of the ball better.