Planning on watching today’s Golden Bears and Wildcats NCAAB game? Catch the action at McKale Center in Tucson, AZ, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on PACN. This Pac-12 conference matchup has an over/under of 158 points, and Arizona is favored to win by -17.5 at home vs. California.
Here is a look at some California vs Arizona Odds that should help you make winning College Basketball picks for this game.
California vs Arizona Odds
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Overall Game Info & Outlook
- California Golden Bears at Arizona Wildcats
- The California Golden Bears come into this matchup with an overall record of 8-12 and 1-6 on the road this year.
- The Arizona Wildcats come into this matchup with an overall record of 15-5 and 4-5 at home this year.
California Golden Bears vs Arizona Wildcats Betting Preview
California Golden Bears Preview
California heads into today’s game as a 17.5-point underdog, and they have gone 4-8 this season when labeled as the underdog. Over the team’s last 10 road games, they have gone just 1-9, and they are 1-6 on the road this season.
Coming into today’s game, California has gone 8-12 overall and 4-5 in Pac-12 action. They are also riding a two-game winning streak, and in their last game, they defeated Stanford by a score of 73-71.
California has an ATS record of 10-9-1 this season and they are 5-2 vs. the spread on the road. As the underdog, the Golden Bears have gone 9-3 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, California has an ATS mark of 7-3.
So far this season, the over/under record for California games is 13-7, and the average scoring total in their games is 151.8 points. Today’s over/under line of 158 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season (146). This year, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today’s over/under line of 158.
Golden Bears Trends
- Across their ten previous road games, California has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-9 while averaging 68 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Golden Bears have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
- Over their last three games, the Golden Bears have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 1-1-1 vs. the spread.
The California offense is coming off a game where they scored 73 points against Stanford. They posted a field goal percentage of 41% and connected on 5 threes. Offensively, the Golden Bears hold a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, placing them 296th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 204th in terms of percentage and 77th in three-pointers made.
Coming into the game, California will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 76.3 points per game (259th). In terms of field goal percentage allowed, California’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 44.7% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 36.1% this season.
Arizona Wildcats Preview
Arizona comes into this game with a record of 15-5, including a perfect 11-0 mark at home. The Wildcats have won 10 straight games at home, and they are 14-5 this season when favored.
Last time out, Arizona defeated Oregon by a score of 87-78. Over their last 10 games at home, the Wildcats are a perfect 10-0.
Arizona’s ATS record this season is 13-7, including a mark of 9-2 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Wildcats’ ATS record is 4-6.
Arizona’s over/under record this season sits at 10-9-1. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 161.7 points, while the average over/under line is 157.8. Today’s line of 158 is right in line with that average. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 with an average scoring total of 158 points.
Wildcats Trends
- Across their three previous home games, Arizona has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 79 points per game.
- Over the team’s last five games as the favorite, the Wildcats struggled vs the spread going just 1-4. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-2.
- In their last three games, the Wildcats have an over/under record of 1-1-1 and are 1-2 vs. the spread.
In their previous game, the Wildcats’ offense finished with 87 points, which is right in line with their current average of 89.2 points per contest. Caleb Love was the leading scorer for the Wildcats, putting up 36 points. In addition, Kylan Boswell contributed 14 points.
At this time, the Wildcats’ defense is positioned 182nd in the country, permitting 72.4 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Arizona’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.0% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 35.5% this season.
Top Sportsbooks Odds
- BetNow: Arizona Wildcats -17.5
- BetOnline: Arizona Wildcats -17.5
- BetUS: Arizona Wildcats -17.5
- Bovada: Arizona Wildcats -17.5
- MyBookie: Arizona Wildcats -17.5
California Golden Bears vs Arizona Wildcats Odds & Picks
Odds for this Matchup:
There will be plenty of Bovada NCAAB odds for this matchup, and they are going to go much deeper than simply betting on the spread. You can combine NCAAB bets in order to put together a solid parlay, and there are times in which those NCAAB odds work together in a big way.
- California Golden Bears +17.5 +1109 Over 158
- Arizona Wildcats -17.5 -2871 Under 158
Recommended Pick: California Golden Bears +17.5
For a pick on the point-spread in this Wildcats vs. Golden Bears matchup, our bet is to grab the Golden Bears at +17.5. Even though our projections have the Wildcats winning 75-70, we see the Golden Bears as the play on the point-spread.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 158, and our model predicts the Golden Bears and Wildcats to score a combined 145 points. We recommend betting on the under.
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