The Washington Huskies (18-4, 9-0 Pac-12) and the Arizona Wildcats (14-8, 5-4 Pac-12) clash at McKale Memorial Center. The Huskies will try to prolong their 11-game winning streak. Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Washington Huskies at Arizona Wildcats ATS Odds
In their last game, the Wildcats lost to the Arizona State Sun Devils, 95-88, while the Huskies beat the UCLA Bruins, 69-55.
Washington dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.222 (below their season average of 0.276) and a turnover percentage of 20.7 (worse than their season average of 17.5). For those same stats, UCLA put up marks of 0.093 and 28.4, respectively. Arizona, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (10.2 vs. 15.8). Arizona was lifted by Ryan Luther, who finished with 19 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Jaylen Nowell had a good game for Washington, finishing with 15 points and eight rebounds.
The Huskies won the lone game between these two teams last year, 78-75. Washington had a better turnover percentage (11.4 vs. 14.9). Arizona, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.5 vs. 37.5). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Based on each team’s statistical profile, ball security could play a key role in this battle. Arizona commits the 32nd-fewest miscues in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 16.2 percent), while the pesky defense of Washington forces the 32nd-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.7 percent).
Washington Huskies at Arizona Wildcats Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Arizona, ATS Winner – Arizona, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Washington ranks second in blocks per game (6.2) while Arizona ranks 171st (2.4).
- The Huskies allow the 30th-fewest three pointers per game (19.1) while the Wildcats rank 53rd (20.2).
- The Huskies rank 16th in steals per game (8.8) while the Wildcats rank 164th (5.7).
- Arizona ranks 171st in rebounds per game (35.2) while Washington ranks 242nd (33.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (1.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 58.8 points per game (5.4 below their season average).
- The Wildcats have been outscored by an average of 9.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Arizona has defeated opponents by an average of 4.7 points.
