Arizona Wildcats vs California Golden Bears Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 02/09/2023

Game Time: 11:00 pm ET, Thursday, February 9, 2023

Venue:  Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, CA

Where to Watch:  PAC-12 Network

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Arizona -18.5, California +18.5; Over/Under:  141 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Arizona -18.5, California +18.5; Over/Under:  141 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Arizona -18.5, California +18.5; Over/Under:  141 points

Arizona Wildcats:  21-3 (10-3) (2nd place, PAC-12)

California Golden Bears:  3-20 (2-10) (12th place, PAC-12)

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Arizona Wildcats:  5-0  last 5

California Golden Bears:  0-5  last 5

Arizona is coming into this game with a 21-3 record overall and they are 4-2 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 10-3 in their conference games this season as well. They are entering this game on a 6 game winning streak with wins coming against the USC Trojans, the UCLA Bruins, the Washington State Cougars, the Washington Huskies, the Oregon Ducks, and the Oregon State Beavers in their last game. Ąžuolas Tubelis led the team in points in that game with 19 while Courtney Ramey was next on the team with 11 points. Kerr Kriisa led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Ąžuolas Tubelis led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 46.7% from the field, 40% from 3-point range, and 69.2% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 83.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 70.7 PPG against them. Arizona has an ATS record of 11-12-1 this season and their O/U record is 11-13.

California is coming into this game with a 3-20 record overall and they are 3-10 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 2-10 in their conference schedule this season as well. They are entering this game on a 7 game losing streak with losses coming against the Washington State Cougars, the Washington Huskies, the Oregon Ducks, the Oregon State Beavers, the Stanford Cardinal, the Colorado Buffaloes, and the Utah Utes in their last game. Lars Thiemann led the team in points in that game with 12 while Kuany Kuany was next on the team with 11 points. Kuany Kuany and Sam Alajiki each led the team in assists in that game with 2 while Kuany Kuany led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 33.9% from the field, 23.5% from 3-point range, and 50% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 59 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 68 PPG against them. California has an ATS record of 10-13 this season and their O/U record is 10-13.

The current betting odds have Arizona listed as an 18.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Arizona enters this game as a ranked team and they are one of the best teams in the country with their 21-3 record overall and their 10-3 conference record. They are one of the best teams in the PAC-12 this season and have even been good in their road games with a 4-2 road record. California has been the complete opposite this season as they have been terrible with a 3-20 record overall and they are the worst team in the PAC-12 with their 2-10 conference record. They have been terrible in their home games too with a 3-10 home record and enter this game with 7 losses in a row as they have a very bad team. They will not be able to fend off one of the best teams in the country here and this is a game that could be over very early and end up being an ugly game for the home team. The best way to place a bet here is on Arizona to cover the spread in this game.

Arizona California Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Thursday, February 9, 2023 (11:00 pm ET start time) is Arizona 92 California 56.

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Arizona Wildcats: 26-17 ATS as a road favorite of 10 or more points. 25-17 OVER as a favorite of 10 or more points. 16-9 OVER after a blowout win by 20 points or more.

California Golden Bears: 3-10 ATS in all home games. 13-22 ATS after scoring 50 points or less. 26-19 OVER in all home games.

Arizona Wildcats:  None.

California Golden Bears:  D. Clayton (G) Ques Thurs - Illness. J. Ragsdale (G) out for season - Undisclosed. D. Askew (G) out for season - Abdominal. J. Hyder (G) out for season - Back. J. Celestine (G) out for season - Knee.

“Oregon State was on the schedule today, and they had our full attention. I thought our guys came out and played well. I didn’t think maybe overall our energy in all stretches was great tonight, but sometimes that happens. To put together an effort like that and be able to play a lot of guys, it was an encouraging sign.” - Tommy Lloyd after his team’s win against Oregon State.

"I am disappointed for Devin because he loves to play. Our team will rally again to support him in recovery. We are encouraged that the procedure went well and he will make a full recovery in time to have a full offseason." - Mark Fox on losing Devin Askew for the rest of the season. 

O. Ballo 

K. Kriisa 

P. Larsson 

C. Ramey 

A. Tubelis

D. Askew 

J. Brown 

K. Kuany 

G. Newell 

L. Thiemann

PPG: A. Tubelis (20.8)

APG: K. Kriisa (5.7)

Reb/G: A. Tubelis (9.5)

PPG: D. Askew (15.5)

APG: D. Askew (3)

Reb/G: L. Thiemann (5.9)

Coaches:

Arizona Wildcats: Tommy Lloyd (2nd season)

California Golden Bears: Mark Fox (4th season)