With the Wildcats listed as massive home favorites and the total sitting at 157.5, what’s the best bet in Thursday night’s Cal vs. Arizona matchup at 8:30 p.m. ET?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
797 Cal Golden Eagles (+17.5) at 798 Arizona Wildcats (-17.5); o/u 157.5
8:30 p.m. ET, Thursday, February 1, 2024
Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, CT
TV: FS1
Cal vs. Arizona: Public Bettors Loving Underdog
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 69% of public bettors are currently backing Cal when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Aimaq Turns in Third Straight Double-Double
Fardaws Aimaq closed Friday’s 73-71 victory over Stanford with 13 points (5-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-5 FT), 12 rebounds and two assists across 35 minutes. Aimaq has been sharp through nine contests of in-conference play, averaging 13.3 points, 10.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 31.0 minutes per game. He has blocked just five total shots over that span, and his 47.5 percent efficiency from the field is mediocre for a big man, but he’s a huge part of California’s squad.
Love Posts Huge Performance
Caleb Love amassed 36 points (12-18 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 39 minutes during Saturday’s 87-78 win over Oregon. Love was unstoppable Saturday, nailing a three for the game’s first bucket and never looking back. He compiled 20 points in the first half to fuel his career-best total of 36. In addition to his three-point barrage, Love also showcased some dunks and moves carving through an Oregon team with a mediocre defense overall, but one with plenty of size.
Cal vs. Arizona CBB Betting Trends
Wildcats are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 home games
Wildcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall
Golden Bears are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games
Golden Bears are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog
Cal vs. Arizona CBB Prediction:
Take the over. The over is 7-3 in the Wildcats’ last 10 games overall, is 7-3 in their last 10 games as a favorite and is 7-1 in their last eight games following a win. On the other side, the over is 6-1 in the Golden Bears’ last seven road games, is 11-5 in their last 16 games overall and is 6-1 in their last seven games as a road underdog.
Cal vs. Arizona College Hoops Prediction: OVER 157.5