The Washington Huskies (12-4, 3-0 Pac-12) will attempt to lengthen their five-game winning streak against the Stanford Cardinal (8-8, 1-3 Pac-12) at Alaska Airlines Arena. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.
Stanford Cardinal vs. Washington Huskies ATS Prediction
The last time the Cardinal played, they defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils, 85-71. The Cardinal had a much better free throw rate (0.200 vs. 0.088) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.608 (above their season average of 0.509). Oscar Da Silva was a key piece for Stanford with 21 points and 10 rebounds.
The Huskies were victorious over the Colorado Buffaloes in their last contest, 77-70. Washington had an effective field goal percentage of 0.643 (above their season average of 0.513). Colorado, on the other hand, forced the Huskies into a turnover percentage of 21.6 (above their season average of 16.5). Jaylen Nowell was Washington’s high scorer with 19 points on 9-for-13 shooting from the field.
After the Cardinal won both matchups against the Huskies last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, Stanford won 94-78. The Cardinal had a much better free throw rate (0.474 vs. 0.167) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.588 vs. 0.458).
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Washington should have a significant advantage. The Huskies defense ranks 28th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.455), while the Stanford offense is ranked 173rd in effective field goal percentage (0.515).
Stanford at Washington Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Washington, ATS Winner – Washington, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Washington averages 8.2 steals per game, which ranks 33rd in the nation. Stanford ranks 135th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
The Cardinal rank 36th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while the Huskies rank 136th (13.5).
Washington ranks third in blocks per game (6.4) while Stanford ranks 69th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
The Cardinal are second in the nation with 16.1 three pointers allowed per game while the Huskies are 58th with 20.3 three pointers allowed per game.
Washington averages 34.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 191st in the country. Stanford ranks 193rd in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
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The Cardinal’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.4, up from 0.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 61.4 points per game (4.5 below their season average).
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