The Washington State Cougars (9-14, 2-8 Pac-12) will be at the McKale Memorial Center to clash with the Arizona Wildcats (14-9, 5-5 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Washington State Cougars at Arizona Wildcats Betting Odds
In their last game, the Wildcats were beaten by the Washington Huskies, 67-60, while the Cougars had no trouble getting past the Arizona State Sun Devils, 91-70.
The Cougars knocked down 27 of their 33 free throws (81.8 percent) and held the Sun Devils to an effective field goal percentage of 0.375 (below their season average of 0.504). Arizona, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.302 (above their season average of 0.251). Justin Coleman was a key piece for Arizona with 16 points and five rebounds. Robert Franks led the way for Washington State, putting up 34 points and 13 rebounds.
The Wildcats won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 100-72. Arizona’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Wildcats had more offensive rebounds (10 vs. three), defensive rebounds (32 vs. 19) and total rebounds (42 vs. 22). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
There’s a decent chance that Washington State struggles to create turnovers. Arizona ranks 48th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.8 percent), while Washington State forces the 252nd-most turnovers (18.0 percent).
Washington State Cougars at Arizona Wildcats Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Arizona, ATS Winner – Washington State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Arizona ranks 56th in three pointers allowed per game (20.2) while Washington State ranks 264th (26.3).
- The Cougars rank 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Wildcats rank 139th (3.7).
- Arizona ranks 174th in rebounds per game (35.1) while Washington State ranks 235th (33.3).
- The Wildcats rank 61st in assists allowed per game (11.7) while the Cougars rank 240th (15.6).
- Arizona ranks 24th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Washington State ranks 148th (6.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (1.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.6 points per game (11.6 above their season average).
- The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 0.8 for the season.
