Stanford Cardinal (11-9) vs. Arizona Wildcats (16-5)
February 4, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Arizona Wildcats -17.5; Over/Under: +161.5
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The Stanford Cardinal will play the Arizona Wildcats in a PAC-12 game on Sunday night at the McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona. Stanford has alternated wins and losses over their last five games, while Arizona has won four of their last five. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Stanford vs Arizona prediction.
Stanford Preview
The Stanford Cardinal are 11-9 (6-4) this year after they defeated Arizona State by a score of 71-62 in their last game. Stanford trailed 33-29 at halftime, but they out scored ASU 42-29 in the second half for the win. The Cardinal shot 43.1% from the field and were +12 in rebounding margin in the game. Stanford lost to Cal by a score of 73-71 in the game prior to Arizona State, but they beat Washington before that. The Cardinal are scoring 78.5 points per game with 35.7 rebounds per game and 17.4 assists per game, while allowing 75.6 points against per game this year. Maxime Raynaud is averaging 13.9 points per game, 10.3 rebounds per game, and 2.0 assists per game. Stanford is shooting 47.6% from the field, 74.3% on free throws, and 38.9% on three pointers this season.
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Arizona Preview
The Arizona Wildcats are 16-5 (7-3) this season after they defeated Cal by a score of 91-65 in their last game. Arizona led 48-28 at halftime and they added 43 points in the second half in the win. The Wildcats shot 50.8% from the field and were +19 in rebounding margin in the game. Arizona defeated Oregon by a score of 87-78 in the game prior to Cal, but lost to Oregon State before that. The Wildcats are scoring 89.3 points per game with 43.3 rebounds per game and 18.9 assists per game, while giving up 72.1 points against per game this season. Caleb Love is averaging 19 points per game, 4.8 rebounds per game, and 3.1 assists per game. Arizona is shooting 49% from the field, 72.1% on free throws, and 36.7% on three pointers this year.
Stanford vs Arizona Betting Prediction
Arizona comes into this game playing very well and they will be at home for this matchup. The Wildcats are coming off of a blowout win against Cal and they beat Oregon on the road before that. Arizona is scoring 89.3 points per game and they are shooting 49% from the field. Stanford has been decent so far this season and they are coming off of a road win against ASU, but they are allowing 75.6 points against per game on defense. I went against Arizona in their last game against Cal and I learned my lesson. This team is very good and they can flex their muscle against poor defensive teams. Take Arizona here.
