California vs Washington 2/3/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds

The Washington Huskies will travel to the Haas Pavilion to take on the California Golden Bears this Thursday night in College Basketball action.

The Washington Huskies won their 2^nd straight game and improved to 11-8 on the season after defeating the Utah Utes, 77-73 (2OT), this past Saturday. Washington was outstanding offensively in the 2^nd OT against Utah and had no trouble securing the win after taking a 74-69 lead with 3:16 left in 2OT. Washington shot 44.1% from the field & 35.3% from beyond the arc while allowing Utah to shoot 38.8% from the field & 29.6% from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the Huskies was Terrell Brown Jr. who had 30 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, & 3 blocks.

On the season, Washington is averaging 69.5 ppg on 39.9% shooting from the field. The Huskies are averaging 6.2 three-pointers per game on 30.3% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Washington has been led by Terrell Brown Jr. (21.7 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 3.9 apg, 2.4 spg), Emmitt Matthews Jr. (11.6 ppg, 5.2 rpg), Jamal bey (8.6 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 1.6 spg), & Daejon Davis (7.6 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 2.9 apg, 2.2 spg).

Defensively, Washington is allowing their opponents to an average of 71.5 ppg on 44.1% shooting from the field. The Huskies have a rebound margin of -6.7 and a turnover margin of 5.1.

The California Golden Bears lost their 8^th straight game and dropped to 9-13 on the season after being defeated by the Stanford Cardinal, 57-50, this past Tuesday night. California struggled on the offensive end against Stanford and could not fight back after the Cardinal took a 45-37 lead with 5:28 left in regulation. California shot just 35.3% from the field & 21.4% from beyond the arc while allowing Stanford to shoot 42.0% from the field & 20.0% from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the Golden Bears was Jordan Shepherd who had 15 points, 5 rebounds, & 3 assists.

On the season, California is averaging 64.2 ppg on 43.7% shooting from the field. The Golden Bears are averaging 5.5 three-pointers per game on 33.5% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, California has been led by Jordan Shepherd (14.3 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.0 spg), Andre Kelly (13.4 ppg, 8.4 rpg), Grant Anticevich (10.2 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 1.1 apg), & Joel Brown (5.0 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 3.0 apg, 1.0 spg).

Defensively, California is holding their opponents to an average of 65.5 ppg on 41.8% shooting from the field. The Golden Bears have a rebound margin of 1.4 and a turnover margin of -1.7.

The Huskies are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall & 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games. The Golden Bears are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss, however, are just 6-13 ATS in their last 19 home games following three or more consecutive road games.

Washington comes into this game winning 5 of their last 6 games and although the Huskies have struggled a bit on the road, I think the Huskies are just the better team in this one. California was able to pick up some solid wins earlier this season, however, the Golden Bears have really struggled since Pac-10 play has begun and as I think their offense struggles once again, I think Washington and the points are the play here. Good Luck!