*10* SURE SHOT on Washington State.

The 5-1 Washington State Cougars will be on the road at Idaho tonight, and the visitors are a slight favorite. Washington State has looked quite impressive so far, with it's only loss coming in a close game against #13 ranked Gonzaga. My money is on the Cougars to win big here against an inferior opponent.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Previous History - The Vandals upset the Cougars last season, winning by a score of 77-71. Washington State had won nine in a row against the Vandals prior to that, and they covered the spread in eight of those nine games.

2. Shooting - The Cougars come in shooting better than 48 percent from the field, more than 10 percent better than the Vandals (38.3). They are scoring an average of 79 points per game, while Idaho is averaging just over 60.

3. X-Factor - The Cougars are 6-1 ATS in their last seven non-conference games.

Selection: This is a play on the Washington State Cougars (10*)