Stanford Cardinal at California Golden Bears ATS Prediction 01/26/20

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The Stanford Cardinal (15-3, 4-1 Pac-12) will be at Haas Pavilion to take on the California Golden Bears (8-10, 2-3 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. The game will air on ESPNU at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 26, 2020.

Stanford Cardinal at California Golden Bears ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last outing. The Golden Bears fell to the UCLA Bruins, 50-40, while the Cardinal were defeated by the USC Trojans, 82-78.

Stanford made 10 of their 20 three pointers (50.0 percent) while California had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.0 (above their season average of 24.4). Matt Bradley fueled California with 17 points and five rebounds. Stanford, meanwhile, received a boost from Oscar da Silva, who recorded 21 points and nine rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Daejon Davis led the Cardinal to a 68-52 win. He scored a game-high 20 points. Stanford had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.546 vs. 0.339). California, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.0 vs. 12.9).

The inefficient offense of California will face off against the stingy defense of Stanford. The Golden Bears currently rank 309th in offensive efficiency, while the Cardinal are sixth in defensive efficiency. The Cardinal figure to have the edge on that end of the court.

Stanford Cardinal at California Golden Bears Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Stanford, ATS Winner – California, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Stanford ranks 53rd in steals per game (7.8) while California ranks 228th (4.1).
  • The Cardinal rank 60th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Golden Bears rank 99th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
  • Stanford ranks 202nd in rebounds per game (34.3) while California ranks 225th (33.4).
  • The Cardinal rank 79th in assists per game (14.3) while the Golden Bears rank 253rd (9.3).
  • Stanford ranks 217th in three pointers attempted per game (19.5) while California ranks 292nd (14.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Golden Bears have scored an average of 56.4 points per game (6.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (2.7 below their season average).
  • The Cardinal’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.8, down from 13.1 for the season.