California Golden Bears vs Washington Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction 2/17/24

Looking to win big? The Golden Bears and Huskies face off at 8:00 ET on PACN. The Huskies are hosting the game at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, WA. The over/under for this game is set at 155 points, and Washington is favored by -7 vs. California in a Pac-12 conference matchup.

CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS VS WASHINGTON HUSKIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: California Golden Bears +7

This game will be played at Alaska Airlines Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, February 17th.

WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Huskies.
  • Even though we have Washington winning straight-up, we like California at +7.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 155 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.

Will the Golden Bears Come Through as Road Underdogs?

California enters this game as a 7-point underdog, and they have gone 5-11 in their 16 games as the underdog this season. They have lost two straight games, including their most recent game against Washington State, 84-65. Over their last 10 road games, the Golden Bears have gone just 2-8.

On the year, California is 10-15 overall, including a 6-8 record in Pac-12 play. They have gone 2-8 on the road, compared to 8-7 at home. Their average scoring margin on the road is -6.5 points per game, while at home, it is +1.6 points per game.

As the underdog, California has gone 10-5-1 vs. the spread this season. On the road, the Golden Bears have an ATS mark of 6-4 and are 1-2 in their last three road games vs. the spread.

California’s over/under record for the season is 15-10, and today’s over/under line of 155 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (146). In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 143 points.

In their most recent game, the California offense concluded with only 65 points against Washington State. Throughout the game, they made 7/20 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 38.2%. Offensively, the Golden Bears hold a season-long field goal percentage of 42%, placing them 312nd in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 183rd in terms of percentage and 65th in three-pointers made.

So far, the Golden Bears’ defense is ranked 269th in the country at 76.2 points per contest. The California defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 84 points and allowed Washington State to connect on 6 threes.

Will the Huskies Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Washington will be looking to extend their two-game win streak when they host California. So far this season, the Huskies have a record of 14-11, including a 11-5 mark at home. They have been favored in 14 games and have gone 11-3 in those contests.

In their last game, Washington defeated Stanford by a score of 85-65. Over their last 10 games at home, the Huskies have gone 7-3, and they are 3-2 in their last five.

As the favorite, Washington has gone 7-7 against the spread this season. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Huskies are 5-5 vs. the spread. At home this year, Washington has an ATS mark of 8-8 and their ATS record over their last three home games is 2-1.

This season, the over/under record for Washington games is 13-12 and today’s line of 155 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (151.7). So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 145 points.

In their latest game, Washington’s offense looked good, scoring 85 points against Stanford. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 53.7% and made 4/7 free throws. On the offensive front, the Huskies have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, ranking 63rd nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 180th in terms of percentage and 186th in three-pointers made.

The Huskies’ defense is presently ranked 271st nationally, allowing an average of 76.2 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Stanford, the Cardinal finished with a field goal percentage of 53% and a total of 65 points vs. Washington.