Washington vs California Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 18

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California forward Grant Newell (14) looks down the court against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Allison Dinner)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 18, 2024, 12:14 PM
  • California (9-8) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Washington (9-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
  • Washington / California TV channel: PAC12

The Washington Huskies (9-8) visit Haas Pavilion to take on the California Golden Bears (9-8) on Jan. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Berkeley, CA.

California is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Washington vs. California Over/Under is 153.5 total points.

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Washington vs. California Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Washington+1.5 -105O 153.5 -110+110
California -1.5 -115U 153.5 -110-135

Washington vs California Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Washington will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Washington vs California Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Washington will cover the spread with 58.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Washington have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.85 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Washington has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 30 games (+4.60 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Washington has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.50 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Washington has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)
  • California has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • California has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 4% ROI)

Washington Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Washington has a 10-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.35 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 11-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.05 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Over for -1.9 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Under for +0.25 Units / -18.83% ROI

California Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

California has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.75 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 7-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.6 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 11-5 when betting the Over for +5.5 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 5-11 when betting the Under for -7.15 Units / -18.83% ROI

Washington Offensive Stats & Trends:

Washington has a 36% free throw rate (375 free throw attempts/1,044 field goal attempts) this season — 43rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Washington is shooting 29% from three (162/552) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Washington is shooting 31% from three (117/373) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Washington is shooting 38% from three (61/162) in the second half this season — 5th best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 36%

California Offensive Stats & Trends:

California has averaged 1.19 points per shot (1,858 points/1,559 shots) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.29

California is shooting 41% (646/1,559) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 46%

California has averaged 1.15 points per shot (3,109 points/2,709 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.26

California has averaged 64.1 points per game (1,858 points/29 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 74.7

Washington Defensive Stats & Trends:

Washington has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (51/181) in the second half this season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Washington has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (158/542) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Washington has averaged 5.4 steals per game (91 steals/17 games) this season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Washington has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (337/1,108) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

California Defensive Stats & Trends:

California has allowed an average of 1.24 points per shot (1,999 points/1,613 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 1.27 points per shot (3,509 points/2,758 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.17

California has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (717/1,613) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 41%

California has averaged 5.1 steals per game (149 steals/29 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.6


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