The Stanford Cardinal (14-12, 7-7 Pac-12) will be at the McKale Memorial Center to take on the Arizona Wildcats (15-12, 6-8 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 24, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.
Stanford Cardinal vs. Arizona Wildcats Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Wildcats won big over the California Golden Bears, 76-51, while the Cardinal got blown out by the Arizona State Sun Devils, 80-62.
Arizona dominated nearly every facet of the contest. They had a superb effective field goal percentage of 0.591 (above their season average of 0.488) and a turnover percentage of 15.0 (worse than their season average of 14.2). California was 0.357 and 16.0, respectively, for those same stats. Stanford, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (15.9 vs. 16.9). Arizona rallied around Ryan Luther, who recorded 19 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Josh Sharma was a key piece for Stanford with 17 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Brandon Randolph led the Wildcats to a 75-70 win. He put up 17 points and eight rebounds. The Wildcats’ 12.4 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Cardinal, who had a rate of 23.6.
Arizona should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Arizona ranks 38th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.5 percent), while Stanford forces the 62nd-fewest turnovers (17.3 percent).
Stanford Cardinal vs. Arizona Wildcats Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Stanford, ATS Winner – Stanford, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Stanford ranks 30th in blocks per game (4.6) while Arizona ranks 194th (2.3).
- The Cardinal rank 34th in assists allowed per game (11.0) while the Wildcats rank 66th (11.9).
- Stanford averages 35.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 138th in the NCAA. Arizona ranks 150th in rebounds allowed per game (34.9).
- The Wildcats rank 20th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Cardinal rank 145th (6.7).
- Stanford is second in the nation with 16.3 three pointers allowed per game while Arizona is 60th with 20.4 three pointers allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cardinal have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (4.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
- The Wildcats have been outscored by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Arizona has defeated opponents by an average of 3.4 points.
