In the Pac-12, two of the better teams in the conference will get together at the McKale Memorial Center in Tucson Arizona. The California Bears will take on the Arizona Wildcats. California comes into the game with an 18-6 record on the season. The Bears have won five straight games, including a solid 25 point win on the road at Arizona State.
The Arizona Wildcats come into the game ranked 9th in the latest Associated Press poll. The Wildcats bounce back from their blowout loss to Oregon, with a win over Stanford on Wednesday. The Wildcats are 22-3 on the season, and fighting at the top of the Pac-12. Arizona is -6.5 over the California Bears in the college basketball lines.
California at Arizona Betting Pick, Prediction & TV Info
When: Saturday, February 11, 2017. 10pm ET.
Where: McKale Memorial Center, Tucson, Arizona
TV: ESPN2
Radio: California / ArizonaStream Option: WatchESPNNCAAB Odds: Arizona at -6.5
Why Bet on Arizona?
The Arizona Wildcats would love to keep that top spot in the Pac-12. The Wildcats have just 1 loss, and so do the Oregon Ducks. Those two teams will not play again this season. The Wildcats are led by Lauri Markkanen. He is scoring more than 15 points per game, while Parker Jackson-Cartwright is averaging nearly 5 assists per game.
Sean Miller’s Wildcats are scoring 75.2 points per game, with 74, 71,77 and 79 in their last four wins. Defensively, the Wildcats are allowing just 63.8 points per game. Arizona has a long storied history, and they are seeking their 34th tournament appearance, and 5th trip to the Final Four. In school history, the Wildcats have 54 tournament wins.
Why Bet on California?
The California Bears are surging out of the Pac-12. The Bears are behind Arizona, Oregon and UCLA, all three teams that are in the national picture. The Bears are 9-3 in conference play, with losses to Arizona, UCLA and Oregon. In non conference action, California fell to Seton Hall, Virginia and San Diego State.
The Bears are led by forward Ivan Rabb. He is scoring 15.2 points per game, while guard Charlie Moore is averaging 14 points and nearly 4 assists per game. The Bears are known for their ability to guard, as they are 12th in the country, yielding just over 62 points per game. California is seeking their second straight NCAA tournament trip and 20th in school history.
Betting Pick & Score Prediction
The Arizona Wildcats are scary talented. Sean Miller and his team can score the basketball, and really can guard when they want to. Look for the home fans to be in a pretty wild mood, as Cuonzo Martin and his California Bears are a threat in the Pac-12. This should be a fun game for awhile, but Arizona is going to run away and hide in the second half.
Coach Martin has done a great job with the Bears at California. There is some real talent there, and they are competing in a tough conference. Look for them to start hot, and maybe even lead early. In the end, the 40 minute game is going to be tough on the road. The final bet for this game is the Arizona Wildcats -6.5 over the California Bears.
