This will be my one and only college play today until the regular neutral tournament starts, but I find tremendous value in this Washington team that has been here before. Washington got to the semi-finals in last years NIT tournament after being left out of the NCAA. I'd think they have a huge chip on their shoulder and they always seem to play up in these type of games as they are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 vs. teams with a win % above .600. BYU meanwhile has not played since March 8th which could really be an issue for them early. Both teams will shoot 2 pointers more often than 3's roughly at a 73% rate so 2 point defense will play a crucial factor. BYU is 184th in 2 point defense and has allowed 50% over their last 3. Washington is not much better at 143rd, but the athleticism and depth along the front line should give BYU issues. Offensively I like Washington's ability to runt he pick and roll, something that has given BYU issues when they've seen it this year. CJ Wilcox leads Washington and this is some sort of a home coming for him so I expect him to step up big in this game.
