The Arizona Wildcats (14-6, 4-3 Pac-12) will be at Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum to clash with the Washington State Cougars (13-9, 4-5 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Arizona Wildcats at Washington State Cougars Betting Odds
Both teams barely defeated their last opponent. The Cougars defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils 67-65, while the Wildcats beat the Washington Huskies 75-72.
Arizona played a nearly perfect game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.274 (above their season average of 0.266) and a turnover percentage of 12.2 (better than their season average of 14.8). For those same stats, Washington was 0.136 and 21.0, respectively. Washington State, meanwhile, dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.196 (below their season average of 0.207) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.500 (above their season average of 0.469). Arizona State was 0.127 and 0.452, respectively, for those same stats. Washington State rallied around CJ Elleby, who put up 27 points and 12 rebounds. Nico Mannion, meanwhile fueled Arizona with 16 points, five rebounds and five assists.
The Cougars won the only game between these two teams last season, 69-55. Washington State had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.538 vs. 0.361). Arizona, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.3 vs. 18.8). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The offense of Washington State (216th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 100.9) will clash against the top-notch defense of Arizona (43rd in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 92.7). The Wildcats should have the advantage on that side of the ball. Also, the Wildcats rank 38th in turnover percentage (16.7 percent), while the Cougars rank 50th in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.4 percent).
Arizona Wildcats vs. Washington State Cougars Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Arizona, ATS Winner – Washington State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Arizona ranks 14th in assists per game (16.5) while Washington State ranks 208th (12.0).
- The Wildcats average 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 69th in the NCAA. The Cougars rank 121st in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- Arizona allows the 10th-fewest steals per game (4.7) while Washington State ranks 19th (4.9).
- The Cougars rank 16th in three pointers allowed per game (17.1) while the Wildcats rank 155th (22.3).
- Arizona ranks 77th in rebounds per game (37.9) while Washington State ranks 203rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Cougars have been outscored by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Washington State has defeated opponents by an average of 3.3 points.
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (5.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.2 points per game (4.2 above their season average).
