The Arizona Wildcats (12-4, 3-0 Pac-12) put their five-game winning streak on the line when they square off against the California Golden Bears (5-10, 0-3 Pac-12) at Haas Pavilion. The game starts at 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Arizona Wildcats vs. California Golden Bears Betting Prediction
The last time the Wildcats played, they defeated the Stanford Cardinal, 75-70. Arizona’s 12.4 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Stanford, who had a rate of 23.6. The Wildcats’ mark was better than their season average of 14.9, while the Cardinal’s was above their season average of 18.7. With 17 points on 4-for-15 shooting, Brandon Randolph led Arizona in scoring.
The Golden Bears fell to the Arizona State Sun Devils in their last game, 80-66. Arizona State’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over California. The Sun Devils had a rate of 11.5 (stronger than their season average of 15.3), while the Golden Bears posted a mark of 17.2. California’s Darius McNeill contributed 16 points in the game.
It could be a tough game for California on the offensive glass. The Golden Bears currently rank 319th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.1 percent), while Arizona ranks 91st in defensive rebounding percentage (73.9 percent).
After the Wildcats won both contests against the Golden Bears last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, Arizona won 66-54. The Wildcats made 23 of their 26 free throws (88.5 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.3 vs. 19.4).
Arizona Wildcats vs. California Golden Bears Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Arizona ranks 31st in assists allowed per game (10.6) while California ranks 196th (15.0).
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).
The Wildcats rank 177th in three pointers attempted per game (20.8) while the Golden Bears rank 232nd (18.7).
Arizona allows the 14th-fewest steals per game (4.8) while California ranks 32nd (5.3).
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The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.4, down from 7.9 for the season.
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).
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