The Arizona Wildcats host California on Saturday, looking to build on their 23-7 mark against the 8-22 Golden Bears in college basketball betting action at McKale Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Arizona Wildcats as -20.5-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
California Golden Bears vs Arizona Wildcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The California Golden Bears will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 11-19 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Arizona Wildcats are 11-18-1 ATS. California Golden Bears are 12-16-2 on betting the total; Arizona Wildcats are 16-14.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Arizona Wildcats rated this week at No. 53 and the California Golden Bears sitting at No. 304.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and California is ranked No. 125 in NCAA basketball at 35.67 per game. Contrast that with Arizona's No. 101 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Arizona is the No. 182-ranked team in the country at 7.07 per game, while California rates No. 261 at 4.6 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Golden Bears were hammered by Arizona State on Thursday, losing by a 84-53 final at Wells Fargo Arena-AZ in college basketball betting action.
Arizona got 21 points from Dusan Ristic en route to a 75-67 victory over Stanford on Thursday at McKale Center.