Cal vs Arizona Prediction Basketball Picks 12-29-23

The Arizona Wildcats need a win after losing 2 of their last 3 games. The Cal Golden Bears need a win after losing 6 of their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Arizona Wildcats vs Cal Golden Bears prediction.

Arizona Wildcats Betting Preview 

The Arizona Wildcats have lost to Purdue and FAU recently, while beating Alabama. The Arizona Wildcats are averaging 92.5 points on 49.3 percent shooting and allowing 70.3 points on 41 percent shooting. Caleb Love is averaging 16.5 points and 3.6 assists, while Keshad Johnson is averaging 13 points and 6.5 rebounds. Oumar Ballo is the third double-digit scorer and Pelle Larsson is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Arizona Wildcats are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Arizona Wildcats are allowing 32.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.

Cal Golden Bears Betting Preview 

The Cal Golden Bears rebounded from losses to Butler and Ole Miss with a win over UC San Diego. The Cal Golden Bears are averaging 76 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 75.9 points on 44 percent shooting. Jaylon Tyson is averaging 19.4 points and 7 rebounds, while Fardaws Aimaq is averaging 16.9 points and 1.5 assists. Jalen Cone is the third double-digit scorer and Keonte Kennedy is grabbing 6.8 rebounds. The Cal Golden Bears are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 73.3 percent from the free throw line. The Cal Golden Bears are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.4 rebounds per game. California will take on Arizona State after this game.

Arizona Wildcats vs Cal Golden Bears prediction

The Cal Golden Bears will be up for this game at home, and they’ve been battle tested, so there’s no excuse for them here. With that said, the Arizona Wildcats have been a powerhouse through 11 games, and they’re also 9-2 ATS on the season. No matter what you think of Cal, Arizona just isn’t a team I’m eager to step in front of if we’re being honest right now. Give me Arizona as long as the tickets keep cashing.