It will be a matchup of two teams headed in opposite directions when the Washington Huskies (13-4, 4-0 Pac-12) meet the California Golden Bears (5-12, 0-5 Pac-12) at Alaska Airlines Arena. The Huskies have won six consecutive games, while the Golden Bears are on a six-game losing streak. The game will air on Pac-12 Network at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
California Golden Bears at Washington Huskies Betting Prediction
The last time the Golden Bears played, they were blown out by the Washington State Cougars, 82-59. Washington State’s free throw rate was their largest strength over California. The Cougars had a rate of 0.232 (below their season average of 0.259), while the Golden Bears posted a mark of 0.161 (below their season average of 0.306). California’s Matt Bradley had a solid game, finishing with 14 points.
The Huskies were victorious over the Stanford Cardinal in their last outing, 80-64. Washington’s 8.2 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Stanford, who had a rate of 23.4. The Huskies’ mark was better than their season average of 16.8, while the Cardinal’s was above their season average of 18.9. Jaylen Nowell was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 9-for-19 shooting from the field.
After the Huskies won both matchups against the Golden Bears last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last game, Washington won 68-51. Washington’s 0.404 free throw rate was their largest advantage over California, who had a mark of 0.212.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams battle. Washington ranks 304th in possessions per game (66.9) and California is 276th (67.9).
California vs. Washington Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Washington, ATS Winner – California, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Washington ranks second in blocks per game (6.4) while California ranks 121st (3.1).
The Huskies rank 36th in steals per game (8.2) while the Golden Bears rank 142nd (6.0).
Washington ranks 214th in rebounds per game (34.1) while California ranks 277th (29.1).
The Huskies rank 191st in three pointers attempted per game (20.6) while the Golden Bears rank 245th (18.8).
Washington ranks 201st in assists per game (11.6) while California ranks 234th (10.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Golden Bears’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 16.6, up from 7.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 79.0 points per game (6.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (0.2 above their season average).
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