The Washington Huskies (18-4, 9-0 Pac-12) put their 11-game winning streak on the line when they take on the Arizona Wildcats (14-8, 5-4 Pac-12) at McKale Memorial Center. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.
Washington Huskies vs. Arizona Wildcats Free Prediction
In the Huskies’ last matchup, they beat the UCLA Bruins, 69-55. The Huskies made 12 of their 17 free throws (70.6 percent), while the Bruins had a turnover percentage of 28.4 (above their season average of 17.2). Washington was lifted by Jaylen Nowell, who was the team’s high scorer with 15 points on 5-for-11 shooting.
The Wildcats lost to the Arizona State Sun Devils in their last contest, 95-88. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Arizona State’s largest advantages. They had 35 free throw attempts, while Arizona had 27. With 19 points on 6-for-10 shooting, Ryan Luther was Arizona’s leading scorer.
Ball protection could play a significant role in this meeting. Arizona commits the 32nd-fewest miscues in the nation (turnover percentage of 16.2 percent), while the gambling defense of Washington forces the 32nd-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.7 percent).
After the Huskies won the sole game against the Wildcats last season, 78-75, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Huskies’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Wildcats. Washington had a rate of 11.4, while Arizona posted a mark of 14.9.
Washington Huskies at Arizona Wildcats ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Washington ranks second in blocks per game (6.2) while Arizona ranks 171st (2.4).
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).
The Huskies rank 30th in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while the Wildcats rank 53rd (20.2).
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The Huskies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.2, up from 8.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (3.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.0 points per game (10.0 above their season average).
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