It will be a battle between Pac-12 opponents when the Washington Huskies (13-4, 3-1 Pac-12) welcome the Stanford Cardinal (9-8, 3-1 Pac-12) to Alaska Airlines Arena. The game will air on Pac-12 Network at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 13, 2018.
Stanford Cardinal vs. Washington Huskies Betting Prediction
The last time the Cardinal played, they topped the Washington State Cougars, 79-70. The Cardinal had a better free throw rate (0.269 vs. 0.172), while the Cougars had a turnover percentage of 25.3 (above their season average of 17.3). With 28 points on 10-for-14 shooting, Dorian Pickens was the game’s high scorer.
The Huskies defeated the California Golden Bears in their last contest, 66-56. Washington’s 0.295 free throw rate was their largest strength over California, who had a mark of 0.135. The Huskies’ mark was above their season average of 0.281, while the Golden Bears’ was below their season average of 0.303. Jaylen Nowell led Washington in scoring with 20 points on 6-for-9 shooting.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Stanford. Stanford ranks 294th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.3 percent), while the gambling defense of Washington forces the 42nd-most turnovers in the nation (22.6 percent).
After the Cardinal won the only contest against the Huskies last season, 76-69, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Getting to the free throw line was one of Stanford’s largest advantages. They made 30 trips to the line, while Washington went 17 times.
Stanford Cardinal at Washington Huskies Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Washington, ATS Winner – Washington, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Washington ranks 14th in steals per game (8.9) while Stanford ranks 180th (5.1).
The Cardinal rank 66th in rebounds per game (38.3) while the Huskies rank 226th (33.1).
Washington ranks 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Stanford ranks 94th (3.6).
The Cardinal average 13.4 assists per game, which ranks 149th in the NCAA. The Huskies rank 221st in assists allowed per game (16.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Cardinal’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.2, up from 0.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (9.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (6.4 below their season average).
