Washington vs Arizona Predictions, College Basketball Expert Picks 3/11/2020

Game: Washington Huskies vs Arizona Wildcats

Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Location: T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV

TV: PAC12 Network

Odds/Point Spread: Arizona -5.5

Total/Over-Under: 137.5

The Washington Huskies travel to T-Mobile Arena to play the Arizona Wildcats on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. The opening line for this matchup has Arizona as 5.5 point favorites.

Washington comes into this game with an overall record of 15-16. They currently have a point differential of 4.5 as they are averaging 70.6 points per game while giving up 66.1 per contest. Arizona has an overall mark of 20-11. They are averaging 76.4 points per contest and giving up 65.2, which is a point differential of 11.2.

Valuable Washington Huskies Betting Trends

The Washington Huskies are 11-19-0 against the spread

The Washington Huskies are 14-14-2 against the over/under

Important Arizona Wildcats Betting Trends

The Arizona Wildcats are 16-15-0 against the spread

The Arizona Wildcats are 14-17-0 against the over/under

Key Washington Huskies Injuries

01/09/20 G Quade Green Academics is out indefinitely

Key Arizona Wildcats Injuries

11/22/19 G Devonaire Doutrive Dismissed is out indefinitely
11/05/19 G Brandon Williams Knee is out for season
03/09/20 G Max Hazzard Personal is questionable Wednesday vs Washington U
03/09/20 C Chase Jeter Suspension is questionable Wednesday vs Washington U

Player Spotlight

Jaden McDaniels averages 13.1 points per game in 31.1 minutes per contest. He averages 2.1 assists per contest and 5.8 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 41% for the year while his free throw percentage is 76%. Isaiah Stewart comes into this contest averaging 16.6 points per game while playing 32.2 minutes per night. He pulls down 8.7 rebounds per game and dishes out 0.9 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 57% while his free throw percentage is at 77%.

Player Spotlight

Nico Mannion averages 14.0 points per game and he sees the court an average of 32.1 minutes per contest. He also averages 2.5 rebounds per contest and 5.4 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 39% and his free throw percentage is 81%. Zeke Nnaji averages 16.3 points per game while playing 30.5 minutes per contest. He grabs 8.6 rebounds per game and has 0.8 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 57% and his free throw percentage is at 76%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Huskies allow 66.1 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 81st in Division 1. They also allow a 38% shooting percentage and a 31% average from behind the arc, ranking them 6th and 68th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 35.8 rebounds a game which ranks 229th, and they give up 13.7 assists per contest which puts them in 256th place in the NCAA. They force 13.7 turnovers per game which ranks them 203rd in the nation. Washington averages 70.6 points per contest this season, which ranks them 192nd in the country. Their average scoring margin is 4.5 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a team, which has them ranked 145th. Behind the arc they shoot 33% which is good for 188th in D-1. They average 35.1 rebounds per game and 12.6 assists per contest, which ranks them 185th and 214th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 37th with 14.9 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Wildcats surrender 65.2 points per contest, which ranks them 58th in the NCAA. Their defense allows a 39% shooting percentage and a 32% average from 3-point range, ranking them 19th and 100th in those defensive statistics. They rank 86th with 11.5 assists allowed per contest, and 113th with 33.6 rebounds surrendered per game. The Wildcats are 270th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 14.4 per game. Arizona is 43rd in the country with 76.4 points per game this year. They are 120th in the D-1 in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin is 11.2. They shoot 35% from 3-point range, which is good for 81st in the nation. They are 69th in the country in rebounding with 37.6 boards per game and 27th in assists per contest with 15.3. The Wildcats are 294th in turnovers per game with 11.8.

Advanced Statistics

The Huskies are 211th in the nation in offensive rating with 100. In terms of pace they are 132nd in the country with 70 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% is 146th. As a team they are 125th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 38% of their shots, ranking 149th in Division 1. Washington is 32nd in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 18.7 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Arizona is 312th in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.4 times per 100 possessions. The Wildcats have an offensive rating of 108.1, which is ranked 45th. They are 126th in D-1 in pace with 70.1 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 51% is 137th. As a unit they are 108th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 35% of their shot attempts, ranking 250th in the country.

Who will win tonight's Washington/Arizona college basketball game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Arizona -5.5

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