The California Golden Bears (5-22, 0-15 Pac-12) welcome the 25th-ranked Washington Huskies (22-5, 13-1 Pac-12) to Haas Pavilion. The Golden Bears will try to put an end to their 16-game losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 11 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019.
Washington Huskies at California Golden Bears ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Golden Bears were beaten by the Arizona State Sun Devils, 69-59, while the Huskies defeated the Colorado Buffaloes, 64-55.
Washington dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.8 (better than their season average of 17.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.491 (below their season average of 0.528). Colorado was 24.7 and 0.453, respectively, for those same stats. California, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.3 (above their season average of 23.4). Matt Bradley played well for California, finishing with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Matisse Thybulle played a pivotal role for Washington with 17 points, six steals and five blocks.
In their first matchup this year, Noah Dickerson led the Huskies to a 71-52 victory. He registered a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Washington’s 0.553 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over California, who had a mark of 0.314.
The ineffective offense of California will face off against the top-notch defense of Washington. The Golden Bears currently rank 268th in offensive efficiency, while the Huskies are 19th in defensive efficiency. The Huskies figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
Washington vs. California Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Washington, ATS Winner – Washington, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Washington ranks second in blocks per game (6.0) while California ranks 150th (2.9).
- The Huskies rank 10th in steals per game (9.0) while the Golden Bears rank 83rd (6.9).
- Washington ranks 259th in rebounds per game (32.6) while California ranks 299th (28.9).
- The Huskies rank 24th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while the Golden Bears rank 155th (22.5).
- Washington ranks 132nd in assists allowed per game (13.0) while California ranks 229th (15.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 65.6 points per game (5.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.0 points per game (2.6 below their season average).
- The Golden Bears’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 14.8, up from 9.9 for the season.
