Washington State vs Arizona Basketball Picks 1-13-24

The Arizona Wildcats and Washington State Huskies face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at Beasley Coliseum.  Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Arizona vs Washington State prediction.

Arizona is Back on Right Track

Arizona hit a little lull, but they have won two games in a row. Two games ago against Colorado, they were able to secure the 97-50 victory and in the last game against Utah, they were able to secure the 92-73. Keshad Johnson looked good in the last game putting up 20 points and six rebounds. Caleb Love also finished with 23 points, six rebounds, and six assists. Arizona on the season is averaging 92.6 points while their defense is giving up while their defense is giving up 71.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 1st in the league. Caleb Love on the season is averaging 17.7 points while shooting 44.4 percent from the field. 

Washington State Coming off a Solid Win

Washington State faced off against USC and the defense gave up only 64 points and they ended up winning by eight points. Jaylen Wells had a strong game putting up 17 points, five rebounds, and one assist. Washington State on the season is averaging 74.8 points while their defense is giving up 65.8 points per game. The defense is ranked 81st in the league and if they want any chance in this game they are going to need the offense to be good here. Isaac Jones is averaging 14.8 points while shooting 60.1 percent from the field. 

Arizona vs Washington State Betting Prediction

Arizona is going to have no issue running up the score here. Washington State’s defense at times has been inconsistent and they are going to really struggle here. Arizona is averaging 92.6 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. This is going to be a blowout victory, and Washington State is going to have no issue running up the score here. Back Washington State against the spread here.