Arizona Wildcats vs Washington Huskies Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 01/28/2023

by Rod Pearson

Friday, Jan 27, 2023
Game Time: 5:30 pm ET, Saturday, January 28, 2023
Venue:  Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion, Seattle, WA
Where to Watch:  Fox


Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Arizona -7, Washington +7; Over/Under:  150.5 points
Bet365:  Point Spread:  Arizona -7, Washington +7; Over/Under:  150.5 points
BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Arizona -7, Washington +7; Over/Under:  150.5 points

Season Record

Arizona Wildcats:  18-3 (7-3) (3rd place, PAC-12)
Washington Huskies:  13-9 (5-6) (7th place, PAC-12)

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Recent Form
Arizona Wildcats:  4-1  last 5
Washington Huskies:  4-1  last 5


Arizona Wildcats vs Washington Huskies Preview and Analysis


Arizona is coming into this game with an 18-3 record overall and they are 3-2 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 7-3 in their conference games this season as well. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the USC Trojans, the UCLA Bruins, and the Washington State Cougars in their last game. Ąžuolas Tubelis led the team in points in that game with 18 while Kerr Kriisa was next on the team with 15 points. Oumar Ballo, Courtney Ramey, and Pelle Larsson each led the team in assists in that game with 3 while Ąžuolas Tubelis led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 44.8% from the field, 36.4% from 3-point range, and 50% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 82.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 71.3 PPG against them. Arizona has an ATS record of 8-12-1 this season and their O/U record is 9-12.


Washington is coming into this game with a 13-9 record overall and they are 10-4 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 5-6 in their conference schedule this season as well. They are entering this game off of a win against the Arizona State Sun Devils in their last game. Keion Brooks Jr. led the team in points in that game with 22 while Noah Williams was next on the team with 18 points. Keyon Menifield led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Braxton Meah led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 39.3% from the field, 35% from 3-point range, and 64.3% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 69.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 69.4 PPG against them. Washington has an ATS record of 11-10-1 this season and their O/U record is 13-8-1.



Arizona vs Washington Prediction

The current betting odds have Arizona listed as a 7 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Arizona enters this game as the 6th ranked team in the country with their 18-3 record overall and they have been playing great all season as well as in their games lately. They are 3-2 in their road games this season but they have been on a roll lately winning 3 games in a row now and they have also been great in their conference games with a 7-3 record. They have been playing great ever since they beat the ranked UCLA team last week and it has fueled them to play even better in their last few games. Washington has also been playing great in their games lately as they have gone on a recent surge but they still haven't been a very good team all year. They are only 13-9 overall this season and they are 10-4 in their home games but have still taken 4 losses there. They have also struggled a lot in their conference games with a 5-6 conference record while Arizona is one of the best teams in the conference. Arizona will continue on their roll here as they look to ramp up their play now and go on a big run. The best way to place a bet here is on Arizona to cover the spread in this game.

Arizona Washington Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Saturday, January 28, 2023 (5:30 pm ET start time) is Arizona 84 Washington 68.
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NCAAB Betting Trends


Arizona Wildcats: 16-23 ATS after 3 or more consecutive wins. 41-22 OVER after 3 or more consecutive unders. 13-4 OVER after 2 straight wins by 6 points or less.
Washington Huskies: 13-4 ATS revenging a same season loss vs opponent. 17-6 ATS after playing 3 consecutive games as an underdog. 11-2 OVER after a win by 6 points or less.

Key Injuries


Arizona Wildcats:  None.
Washington Huskies:  F. Kepnang (C) out for season - Knee. S. Ariyibi (F) Out indefinitely - Ankle.

Notable Quotes


“Last year was kind of special being the first year and all, but I don’t have any big plans this year. I’m sure I’ll catch up with some of the guys but hey, we’re on a business trip. So whether it’s staying in Spokane or L.A. or wherever, we’re just gonna go there and do our routine.” - Tommy Lloyd on his team’s upcoming game in Washington here.


“Our defense was the difference in beating ASU.” - Mike Hopkins after his team’s win against Arizona State in their last game.


Starting Lineups


Arizona Wildcats
O. Ballo 
K. Kriisa 
P. Larsson 
C. Ramey 
A. Tubelis

Washington Huskies
C. Bajema 
J. Bey 
K. Brooks 
P. Fuller 
B. Meah

Statistical Leaders


Arizona Wildcats
PPG: A. Tubelis (19.8)
APG: K. Kriisa (5.6)
Reb/G: A. Tubelis (9.6)

Washington Huskies
PPG: K. Brooks (17.6)
APG: K. Menifield (2.7)
Reb/G: K. Brooks (7.2)

Coaches:
Arizona Wildcats: Tommy Lloyd (2nd season)
Washington Huskies: Mike Hopkins (6th season)


Rod Pearson

About the Author:

Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life.  He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years.  In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective.  Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.

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