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California vs Arizona Predictions

Game time: February 1, 2024 at 8:30 PM ET

Venue: McKale Center — Tucson, AZ

Article updated Feb 1, 6:35 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The California Golden Bears are on the road playing the Arizona Wildcats at the McKale Memorial Center stadium on Thursday, 2/1/2024 @ 8:30pm EST. Arizona is the betting

Game outlook

The California Golden Bears are on the road playing the Arizona Wildcats at the McKale Memorial Center stadium on Thursday, 2/1/2024 @ 8:30pm EST. Arizona is the betting favorite opening at -17.5 and the current line is Arizona -19.

Golden Bears vs Wildcats Prediction for Tonight's Game

Based on recent trends and stats, the Scorecaster predicts Wildcats to win tonight's game by 20 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the Arizona Wildcats to cover the 19 point spread and the total to go under 160.5 points.

PREDICTED SCORE: California 66 to Arizona 86

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the California Golden Bears and Arizona Wildcats, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Curated Picks & Predictions

52% of SportsJaw players predict Arizona Wildcats to cover the spread.

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 96%.

Based on the current lines, Oddsmakers predict the score to be CAL 61.25, ARIZ 99.25.

OddsShark 's prediction is Arizona will win, california will cover, and the total will go under.

59% picked California Golden Bears on Covers.com

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California Key Betting Stats

With a power ranking of 141, California is ranked #152 in offense (scoring an average of 75.50 per game), #295 in defense (allowing an average of 76.30 points to be scored against them per game) and are 8-12 (10-10 ATS) this season.

Offensively, the Golden Bears hit an average of 42.97% of their field goals (ranked #274) and 71.72% of their free throws (ranked #171) and makes an average of 33.92% of their three pointers ranked #188 in the NCAAB). They average 37.45 rebounds per game (ranked # 110) and average 12.05 offensive assists and 11.55 turnovers per game (ranked # 283 and 132 respectively).

Defensively speaking, California allows an average of 44.77% field goals (ranked #258) and 74.49% free throws (ranked #321 in the NCAAB) The Golden Bears allow an average of 35.86% of the three pointers (ranked #319) and averages 34.55 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 34.55) Finally, the Golden Bears average 12.20 defensive assists and 10.70 turnovers per game (ranked # 123 and 309 respectively).

Arizona Key Betting Stats

Arizona Wildcats has a power ranking of 71 and are #2 for offense (scoring an average of 89.37 per game), #192 for defense (giving up an average of 72.16 points per game) and 15-5 (13-7 ATS) overall. California went 3-0 (2-1 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Arizona.

For offense, the Wildcats hit an average of 48.93% of their field goals (ranked #21) and 72.58% of their free throws (ranked #133) and makes an average of 36.34% of their three pointers (ranked #66 in the NCAAB). They average 43.37 rebounds per game (ranked # 4) and average 18.89 offensive assists and 12.47 turnovers per game (ranked # 7) and 216 respectively).

On defense, Arizona allows an average of 42.86% field goals (ranked #148) and 70.37% free throws (ranked #140 in the NCAAB) The Wildcats allow an average of 34.56% of the three pointers (ranked #271) and averages 30.79 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 30.79) Finally, the Wildcats average 14.21 defensive assists and 14.58 turnovers per game (ranked # 292 and 46 respectively).

Betting Summary

Arizona has a slight advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).

The Scorecaster model predicts the Arizona Wildcats to cover the 19 point spread and the total to go under 160.5 points.

Written by SportsJaw Staff Categorized as NCAAB Predictions

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

About our editorial process

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · California Golden Bears+1,200 → +1,100Moved
  • Moneyline · Arizona Wildcats-3,335 → -2,544Moved
  • Spread · California Golden Bears+17.5 (-110) → +18.75 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Arizona Wildcats-17.5 (-110) → -18.75 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over158 (-110) → 160.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under158 (-110) → 160.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

California Golden Bears
8-12 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Arizona Wildcats
12-5 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-02-01T11:35:35.541Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the California Golden Bears and Arizona Wildcats, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-12-29Arizona Wildcats 100 · California Golden Bears 81
  • 2023-02-09Arizona Wildcats 85 · California Golden Bears 62
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Arizona Wildcats defeated California Golden Bears 91-65

Arizona Wildcats defeated California Golden Bears 91-65 on February 1, 2024, a 26-point decision in the series. Arizona Wildcats' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 48-28. Against SportsJaw's recorded California Golden Bears +18.75 (-110) spread, Arizona Wildcats covered, while the 156 combined points finished under the recorded total of 160.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • OddssharkTotal · Over 158.5 (-110)Loss
  • JtgarciaSpread · Arizona Wildcats -18.5 (-110)Win
  • Sarah_MillerSpread · Arizona Wildcats -18.5 (-110)Win