California vs Washington State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 8

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 08, 2023, 10:55 AM
  • Washington State is a -14.5 point favorite vs California
  • Total (Over/Under): 126.5 points
  • Watch the game on Pac-12 Network

The California Golden Bears (3-28) visit T-Mobile Arena to take on the Washington State Cougars (16-15) on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 5:30pm EST in Paradise.

Washington State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-110).

The California vs. Washington State Over/Under is 126.5 total points.

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California vs. Washington State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
California+14.5 -110 O 126.5 -110+750
Washington State -14.5 -110U 126.5 -110-200

California vs Washington State Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Washington State will win this game with 75.1% confidence.

California vs Washington State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Washington State will cover the spread with 51.8% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both California and Washington State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • California has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 23 of their last 38 games (+6.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • California has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.35 Units / 33% ROI)
  • California has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 6 away games (+5.70 Units / 95% ROI)
  • California has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 away games (+5.10 Units / 19% ROI)
  • California have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 25 away games (+4.00 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Washington State has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 20 games at home (+11.60 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Washington State has hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 35 games (+9.80 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Washington State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 24 games at home (+9.55 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Washington State has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 16 games at home (+7.40 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Washington State have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+4.50 Units / 26% ROI)

California Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

California has gone 13-18 against the spread this college basketball season (-6.8 Units / -19.94% ROI).

  • 3-26 when betting on the Moneyline for -21.3 Units / -63.96% ROI
  • 15-16 when betting the Over for -2.6 Units / -7.62% ROI
  • 16-15 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -1.47% ROI

Washington State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Washington State has gone 15-15 against the spread this college basketball season (-1.45 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 16-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.9 Units / 6.99% ROI
  • 12-19 when betting the Over for -8.85 Units / -25.99% ROI
  • 19-12 when betting the Under for +5.8 Units / 16.98% ROI

California Offensive Stats & Trends:

California is shooting 28% from three (130/456) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 34%

California is shooting 27% from three (92/346) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

California has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.7 (218 assists/ 303 TOs) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.1

California has averaged 61.6 points per game (3,329 points/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 72.2

Washington State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Washington State has attempted 704 threes on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among Pac 12 Teams

Washington State is shooting 41% (1,483/3,591) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Washington State has attempted 573 threes this season — most among Pac 12 Teams

Washington State is shooting 41% (1,483/3,591) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 45%

California Defensive Stats & Trends:

California has averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (500 rebounds/22 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

California has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (191/534) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

California has allowed an average of 1.26 points per shot (1,502 points/1,193 shots) this season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.15

California has averaged 4.4 steals per game (151 steals/34 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Washington State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Washington State has averaged 4.8 steals per game (115 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Washington State has averaged 4.8 steals per game (115 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.8

Washington State has averaged 4.8 steals per game (115 steals/24 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Washington State has averaged 5.8 steals per game (352 steals/61 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.3


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