The Stanford Cardinal (11-8, 5-1 Pac-12) put their five-game winning streak on the line when they clash against the No. 14 Arizona Wildcats (15-4, 5-1 Pac-12) at Maples Pavilion. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 20, 2018.
Arizona Wildcats vs. Stanford Cardinal Free Prediction
In the Wildcats’ last matchup, they dismantled the California Golden Bears, 79-58. Arizona’s 0.730 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over California, who had a rate of 0.363. The Wildcats’ mark was above their season average of 0.562, while the Golden Bears’ was below their season average of 0.478. With 20 points on 9-for-11 shooting, Deandre Ayton was the top scorer from either team.
The Cardinal were victorious over the No. 16 Arizona State Sun Devils in their last matchup, 86-77. Stanford won the rebounding battle. The Cardinal had 13 offensive rebounds and 44 total rebounds, while the Sun Devils had seven and 30, respectively. With 18 points and 10 rebounds, Stanford’s Reid Travis had a solid outing.
Opposite tempos will be on display in this meeting. Stanford has preferred an up-tempo style of play (80th in possessions per game), while Arizona has been more methodical (199th in possessions per game).
After the Wildcats won both meetings against the Cardinal last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, Arizona won 74-67. The Wildcats made 25 of their 29 free throws (86.2 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.521 vs. 0.453).
Arizona Wildcats at Stanford Cardinal Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Stanford, ATS Winner – Stanford, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Arizona ranks 49th in assists per game (16.1) while Stanford ranks 136th (13.7).
The Cardinal rank 36th in rebounds per game (39.1) while the Wildcats rank 114th (36.6).
Arizona ranks 53rd in blocks per game (4.4) while Stanford ranks 126th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
The Cardinal rank 228th in three pointers attempted per game (18.7) while the Wildcats rank 233rd (18.6).
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The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.2, down from 11.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cardinal have scored an average of 84.4 points per game (8.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.2 points per game (2.1 above their season average).
