The California Golden Bears (5-15, 0-8 Pac-12) welcome the Stanford Cardinal (10-10, 3-5 Pac-12) to Haas Pavilion. The Golden Bears will try to put an end to their nine-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 3, 2019, and can be seen on ESPNU.
Stanford Cardinal at California Golden Bears ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Golden Bears lost big to the Utah Runnin’ Utes, 82-64, while the Cardinal defeated the Colorado Buffaloes, 75-62.
The Cardinal made 14 of their 16 free throws (87.5 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.622 (above their season average of 0.518). California, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 9.9 (better than their season average of 15.0). California was led by Justice Sueing, who finished with 20 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Oscar Da Silva was a key piece for Stanford with 21 points and seven rebounds.
The Cardinal edged out the Golden Bears in this series last year, securing victories in two out of three games. In the most recent game, Stanford won 76-58. Stanford’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over California. The Cardinal had a rate of 0.508 while the Golden Bears posted a mark of 0.331. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
California should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. California ranks 39th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.5 percent), while Stanford forces the 89th-fewest turnovers (17.7 percent).
Stanford Cardinal vs. California Golden Bears Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Stanford, ATS Winner – Stanford, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Stanford ranks 29th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while California ranks 209th (15.0).
- The Cardinal rank 18th in blocks per game (5.0) while the Golden Bears rank 130th (2.9).
- Stanford ranks first in three pointers allowed per game (16.3) while California ranks 110th (21.7).
- The Cardinal rank 174th in rebounds per game (35.3) while the Golden Bears rank 301st (28.8).
- California ranks 13th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Stanford ranks 134th (6.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Golden Bears’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 18.2, up from 9.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Cardinal have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (4.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
