Washington vs Arizona Predictions, Free College Basketball Picks, Tips 3/7/2020

Game: Washington Huskies vs Arizona Wildcats

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2020

Location: McKale Center in Tucson, AZ

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Arizona -10

Total/Over-Under: 138

The Washington Huskies head to McKale Center to take on the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, March 7, 2020. The opening line for this game has Arizona as -10 point favorites.

Washington comes into this game with an overall record of 14-16. They currently have a point differential of 4.5 as they are averaging 70.7 points per game while giving up 66.2 per contest. Arizona has an overall record of 20-10. They are averaging 76.8 points per game and surrendering 65.0, good for a point differential of 11.8.

Valuable Washington Huskies Betting Trends

The Washington Huskies are 10-19-0 against the spread this season

The Washington Huskies are 14-13-2 against the over/under this year

Important Arizona Wildcats Betting Trends

The Arizona Wildcats are 16-14-0 against the spread this season

The Arizona Wildcats are 14-16-0 against the over/under this year

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
03/06/20 G Max Hazzard Personal is questionable Saturday vs Washington U
03/05/20 C Chase Jeter Suspension is OUT Saturday vs Washington

Player Spotlight

Isaiah Stewart comes into this game averaging 16.7 points per contest while playing 32.1 minutes per night this year. He grabs 8.6 rebounds per contest and distributes 0.9 assists per game. His FG percentage is 58% while his free throw percentage is 76%. Jaden McDaniels averages 12.7 points per contest in 30.9 minutes per game. He averages 2.1 assists per game and 5.8 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 40% for the season while his free throw percentage is 75%.

Player Spotlight

Zeke Nnaji scores 16.2 points per contest while playing 30.3 minutes per game. He hauls in 8.6 rebounds per contest and has 0.8 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 58% and his free throw percentage is at 76%. Nico Mannion averages 13.8 points per game this year and he sees the court an average of 31.8 minutes per game. He also brings in 2.6 rebounds per game and has 5.3 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 39% and his free throw percentage is 81%.

Useful Team Statistics

Washington averages 70.7 points per contest, which is 196th in D-1. Their average scoring margin is 4.5 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a unit, which has them ranked 143rd. From 3-point territory they shoot 33%, which is good for 189th in the nation. They average 35.2 boards per contest and 12.7 assists per game, which ranks them 179th and 212th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 36th with 14.9 per game. The Huskies allow 66.2 points per contest, which is 86th in the NCAA. They also surrender a 38% shooting percentage and a 31% average from 3-point range, ranking them 6th and 60th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 35.7 rebounds a game which ranks 223rd, and they allow 13.7 assists per game which puts them in 261st place in the country. They force 13.6 turnovers per game which ranks them 190th in Division 1.

Useful Team Statistics

Arizona is 37th in the nation with 76.8 points per contest this season. They are 106th in the country in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin is 11.8. They shoot 35% from beyond the arc, which is good for 80th in the NCAA. They are 72nd in D-1 in rebounding with 37.6 boards per contest and 25th in assists per game with 15.4. The Wildcats are 302nd in turnovers per contest with 11.6. The Wildcats give up 65.0 points per game, which ranks them 58th in Division 1. Their defense surrenders a 39% shooting percentage and a 32% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 21st and 100th in those defensive statistics. They rank 88th with 11.5 dimes allowed per game and 118th with 33.7 boards surrendered per contest. The Wildcats are 267th in the nation in forcing turnovers with 14.4 per contest this year.

Advanced Statistics

The Huskies are 205th in the nation in offensive rating with 100.1. In terms of pace they are 133rd in the country with 70 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% is 141st. As a team they are 123rd in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 39% of their shots, ranking 146th in Division 1. Washington is 34th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 18.7 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Arizona is 320th in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.2 times per 100 possessions. The Wildcats have an offensive rating of 108.8, which is ranked 38th. They are 132nd in D-1 in pace with 70 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 51% is 123rd. As a unit they are 102nd in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 34% of their shot attempts, ranking 251st in the country.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Washington +10

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