California vs Arizona Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 1

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  • Arizona (13-7) is a -18.5 point favorite vs California (10-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 158.5 points
  • California / Arizona TV channel: PAC12

The California Golden Bears (10-9) visit McKale Memorial Center to take on the Arizona Wildcats (13-7) on Feb. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Tucson, AZ.

Arizona is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -18.5 (-110).

The California vs. Arizona Over/Under is 158.5 total points.

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California vs. Arizona Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
California+18.5 -110O 158.5 -110+1050
Arizona -18.5 -110U 158.5 -110-2500

California vs Arizona Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Arizona will win this college basketball game with 95.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

California vs Arizona Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Arizona will cover the spread with 52.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • California has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 14 away games (+4.00 Units / 29% ROI)
  • California has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.90 Units / 11% ROI)
  • California has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • California has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+2.25 Units / 6% ROI)
  • California have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 14 away games (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Arizona have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 21 games at home (+8.40 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Arizona has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games (+8.30 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Arizona has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 21 games at home (+5.75 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Arizona has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Arizona has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.30 Units / 9% ROI)

California Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

California has a 9-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.95 Units / -8.88% ROI).

  • 9-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.8 Units / -23.33% ROI
  • 12-7 when betting the Over for +4.3 Units / 19.63% ROI
  • 7-12 when betting the Under for -6.25 Units / -28.28% ROI

Arizona Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Arizona has a 13-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.3 Units / 24.04% ROI).

  • 10-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -23.7 Units / -19.57% ROI
  • 11-9 when betting the Over for +1.1 Units / 5% ROI
  • 9-11 when betting the Under for -3.1 Units / -14.09% ROI

California Offensive Stats & Trends:

California is shooting 41% (726/1,749) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 46%

California has averaged 65.2 points per game (2,087 points/32 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 74.9

California has averaged 1.15 points per shot (3,338 points/2,899 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.26

California has averaged 1.19 points per shot (2,087 points/1,749 shots) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.30

Arizona Offensive Stats & Trends:

Arizona has averaged 1.42 points per shot (3,149 points/2,214 shots) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.30

Arizona has averaged 87.5 points per game (3,149 points/36 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 74.9

Arizona has averaged 41.4 points per game (2,236 points/54 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33.9

Arizona has averaged 83.8 points per game (4,527 points/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 72.2

California Defensive Stats & Trends:

California has allowed an average of 1.24 points per shot (2,222 points/1,799 shots) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.13

California has allowed an average of 1.20 points per shot (1,762 points/1,471 shots) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.10

California has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (793/1,799) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 41%

California has allowed an average of 1.27 points per shot (3,732 points/2,944 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.18

Arizona Defensive Stats & Trends:

Arizona has averaged 29.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,579 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Arizona has averaged 29.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,579 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

Arizona has averaged 9.1 steals per game (173 steals/19 games) this season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Arizona has averaged 7.6 steals per game (273 steals/36 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.6


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