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Washington St. Cougars vs California Golden Bears Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET

Venue: Haas Pavilion — Berkeley, CA

Article updated Jan 20, 6:36 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this article, we provide a breakdown of the upcoming Pac-12 Conference showdown between Washington State and California in college basketball. The game will take place at

Game outlook

In this article, we provide a breakdown of the upcoming Pac-12 Conference showdown between Washington State and California in college basketball. The game will take place at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, CA. Washington State is favored by 1.5 points as the road team, with a total point prediction of 144.5. This will be the first meeting between the two teams in the 2023-24 season.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Cougars -125 | Golden Bears +105

Spread: Cougars -1.5 (-110) | Golden Bears +1.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 145.25 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that California will win straight-up is 51%.

Washington St. Cougars

The Washington State Cougars have been performing well recently, with a three-game winning streak. They had a notable victory against No. 8 Arizona and followed it up with a win against Stanford, where they outperformed their opponents in both shooting percentage and points scored. Freshman guard Myles Rice had an impressive performance, scoring 35 points, while senior forward Isaac Jones contributed 24 points. In terms of rankings, the Cougars are currently 47th in the NCAA NET Rankings and 53rd in the KenPom rankings. Their offensive performance has been strong, scoring 112.7 points per 100 possessions and shooting 46.7% from the field in conference play. With a power ranking of 249, their defense is ranked 166, allowing an average of 66.50 points per game. They have also shown efficiency in rebounds and assists. Overall, the Cougars have been performing well and their statistics reflect their strong performance on the court. Myles Rice puts up a career-high 35 points in Washington State’s win over Stanford! 🐾 Highlights ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/AnnRg7LiID

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California Golden Bears Analysis

The California Golden Bears recently experienced a losing streak after two consecutive wins. They were defeated by Oregon and Washington in their most recent games. Despite holding Washington to a low shooting percentage, Cal was unable to secure the win due to missed free throws. Fardaws Aimaq stood out with 18 points, ten rebounds, and five assists. In terms of rankings, Cal is No. 149 in the NCAA NET Rankings and No. 126 in KenPom rankings. They have a scoring efficiency of 110.5 points per 100 possessions but concede 106.8 points in return. Within the Pac-12 conference, they shoot 42.3% from the field. Additionally, they have a power ranking of 114 and are ranked #169 for offense, averaging 75.33 points per game. Defensively, they give up an average of 76.67 points per game and are ranked #299. In terms of shooting percentages, they hit 43.31% of their field goals, 71.47% of their free throws, and 34.33% of their three-pointers. They also average 37.00 rebounds per game and 12.22 offensive assists. Defensively, they allow 44.99% of field goals, 74.58% of free throws, and 35.87% of three-pointers. They average 34.11 defensive rebounds per game and have 12.17 defensive assists and 10.67 turnovers per game. Double-double? Yup. 11th of the season for @FardawsAimaq . #GoBears pic.twitter.com/W5vWZpuqo5

Washington State's Strong Defense Expected to Overpower California's Subpar Performance

The defensive performance of the Golden Bears this season has been subpar. Currently ranked 309th in the country in defensive turnover percentage at 15.1% and 300th in opposing 3-point percentage at 35.9%, their flaws in defense are apparent. Consequently, I anticipate the Cougars capitalizing on these defensive weaknesses exhibited by California and utilizing their arsenal to effectively contain the Bears' offense. Washington State, on the other hand, showcases a strong defensive game. Ranked 18th in opposing effective field goal percentage at 45.5% and 47th in opposing 3-point rate at 32.9%, they display competence in stifling opposing teams. Additionally, the Cougars have displayed consistency in covering the spread in their last three games. Taking all of these factors into consideration, I am confidently supporting the Cougars as they head to the Golden Bears' home. Furthermore, it is worth noting that the Golden Bears have not performed well against the spread in their previous five home games, further cementing my choice.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Cougars vs Golden Bears archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Cougars vs Golden Bears matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Washington St. Cougars-110 → -130Moved
  • Moneyline · California Golden Bears-110 → +110Moved
  • Spread · Washington St. Cougars0 (-110) → -2 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · California Golden Bears0 (-110) → +2 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over145.5 (-110) → 144.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under145.5 (-110) → 144.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Washington St. Cougars
11-5 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 2-7-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
California Golden Bears
6-12 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-20T11:36:20.922Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-03-08California Golden Bears 52 · Washington St. Cougars 69
  • 2023-02-25Washington St. Cougars 63 · California Golden Bears 57
Final result

Matchup pick recap

California Golden Bears defeated Washington St. Cougars 81-75

California Golden Bears defeated Washington St. Cougars 81-75 on January 20, 2024, a 6-point decision in the series. California Golden Bears' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 36-29. Against SportsJaw's recorded Washington St. Cougars -2 (-110) spread, California Golden Bears covered, while the 156 combined points finished over the recorded total of 144.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoversSpread · Washington St. Cougars -1.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · California Golden Bears +1.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 145.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · California Golden Bears +1.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 145.5 (-110)Win