The Arizona Wildcats (1-0) go head-to-head with the Cal Poly Mustangs (1-0) at the McKale Memorial Center. The game will air on Pac-12 Network at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 11, 2018.
Cal Poly Mustangs at Arizona Wildcats Betting Prediction
In the Mustangs’ last matchup, they defeated the Menlo Oaks, 82-75. The Mustangs had a much better free throw rate (0.420 vs. 0.153) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 20.0). Cal Poly was led by Kuba Niziol, who finished with 12 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists.
The Wildcats easily got past the Houston Baptist Huskies in their last contest, 90-60. The Wildcats had a much better free throw rate (0.491 vs. 0.159) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.544 vs. 0.355). Brandon Randolph was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the field.
The high-powered offense of Arizona will go head-to-head against the bottom-tier defense of Cal Poly. Dating back to last season, the Wildcats rank ninth in offensive efficiency, while the Mustangs are 302nd in defensive efficiency. The Wildcats should have the advantage on that end of the court. Also, the Mustangs rank 275th in offensive rebounding percentage (26.0 percent), while the Wildcats rank 49th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.5 percent).
Cal Poly Mustangs at Arizona Wildcats Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Cal Poly, ATS Winner – Cal Poly, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Arizona ranks third in rebounds allowed per game (29.4) while Cal Poly ranks 239th (36.6).
The Mustangs rank 89th in three pointers attempted per game (23.9) while the Wildcats rank 275th (18.4).
Arizona ranks 74th in assists per game (15.1) while Cal Poly ranks 258th (12.1).
The Wildcats rank 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Mustangs rank 162nd (3.6).
Cal Poly ranks 254th in steals per game (5.0) while Arizona ranks 255th (5.0).
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