The Arizona Wildcats (12-4, 3-0 Pac-12) head to Haas Pavilion to take on the California Golden Bears (5-10, 0-3 Pac-12). The Wildcats will try to extend their five-game winning streak. The game can be seen on Pac-12 Network at 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Arizona Wildcats vs. California Golden Bears ATS Odds
In their last game, the Golden Bears lost to the Arizona State Sun Devils, 80-66, while the Wildcats defeated the Stanford Cardinal, 75-70.
The Wildcats forced 19 turnovers and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (26.3 vs. 25.0). California, meanwhile, did an excellent job of making free throws (18-24; 75.0 percent). California received a boost from Darius McNeill, who finished with 16 points. Brandon Randolph fueled Arizona with 17 points and eight rebounds.
The Wildcats dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last matchup, Arizona won 66-54. Arizona was effective at getting to and converting from the charity stripe. The Wildcats made 23 of their 26 free throws (88.5 percent), while the Golden Bears were just 9-15 (60.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Second-chance opportunities could be hard to come by for California in this matchup. The Golden Bears currently rank 319th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.1 percent), while Arizona ranks 91st in defensive rebounding percentage (73.9 percent).
Arizona Wildcats vs. California Golden Bears Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Arizona, ATS Winner – California, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Arizona ranks 31st in assists allowed per game (10.6) while California ranks 196th (15.0).
- The Wildcats rank 177th in three pointers attempted per game (20.8) while the Golden Bears rank 232nd (18.7).
- Arizona ranks 14th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while California ranks 32nd (5.3).
- The Wildcats rank 192nd in rebounds per game (34.5) while the Golden Bears rank 254th (29.1).
- California ranks 21st in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Arizona ranks 81st (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Bears have scored an average of 76.6 points per game (8.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 84.4 points per game (9.7 above their season average).
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.4, down from 7.9 for the season.
