California Golden Bears vs Washington State Cougars 3/8/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The California Golden Bears will go against the Washington State Cougars in NCAAB action in T-Mobile Arena, NV, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 5:30 PM ET.
In their previous match on Saturday, Cal lost for the 15th time in a row after being edged by Oregon State on the road. The Golden Bears’ season record now stands at 3-28 overall and a miserable 2-18 in conference play.
Cal started the game against Oregon State with seven points and went into halftime up by as many as 16.
The Golden Bears lost the game despite having an eight-point lead at the half and a one-point advantage with 28 seconds left before giving up the game’s final two baskets.
In the defeat, Cal shot 45.8% from the field, including five of 12 from the three-point range, and committed 13 turnovers.
The Golden Bears’ scoring attack this season averaged 58.5 points per game, which ranks them 363rd, or worst, in the country. Cal averages 9.6 assists per game and 31.5 rebounds per game.
The Golden Bears’ scoring defense ranks them 182nd in the country as they allow 70.1 points per game, which is average. At 15.5 points per game this year, Devin Askew is the team’s scoring leader.
- The California Golden Bears are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 matches.
- The Golden Bears are 0-10 SU in their last 10 matches.
- California is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games with Washington State.
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California Golden Bears vs Washington State Cougars Predictions 3/8/2023
After defeating Washington in their regular-season finale on the road, Washington State finished the regular season on a high note, winning their final six games.
With the victory, the Cougars improved their overall record to 16-15 and concluded the regular season with a record of 11-9 in Pac-12 play. Against Washington, Washington State took the lead after going up 14-3 early on.
To win, the Cougars never allowed the Huskies to get closer than four points after taking a five-point advantage at the half.
In the game, Washington State had a 40-29 advantage on the glass and shot 50.7% from the field, including 12 of 29 from the three-point range. TJ Bamba scored 36 points to lead the Cougars to victory.
The Cougars are 277th in the nation in scoring offense with an average of 68.1 points scored per game on the season. This year, Washington State ranks 181st in rebounding (34.9 per game) and assists (11.7 per game).
The Cougars are 48th in scoring defense this year with an average of just 65.4 points allowed per game.
TJ Bamba, who averages 15.7 points and 3.6 rebounds per game for the squad this season, is one of three players in double digits.
Justin Powell (10.5 points) and Mouhamed Gueye (14.5 points, 8.6 rebounds) are dependable backup scorers.
- The Washington State Cougars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 matches.
- The total went UNDER in 4 of Washington State’s last 6 matches.
- The State Cougars are 6-0 SU in their last 6 matches.
California Golden Bears vs Washington State Cougars. The NCAAB pick for this game is the Washington State Cougars.
Cal was terrible all season, as evidenced by their 3-28 record, but injuries made things even more difficult for them.
The Golden Bears had trouble winning games because they frequently squander leads, as was the case against Oregon State in Saturday’s championship game.
Two of Cal’s top three scoring possibilities left the squad, which is currently ranked bottom in Division I in terms of scoring offense.
Washington State won six consecutive matches and recently dominated Cal. Washington State will win to a predicted score of 70-58.
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California Golden Bears vs Washington State Cougars 3/8/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NCAAB Starting Time: 5:30 PM (EDT)
Location: T-Mobile Arena, NV
Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
TV: Pac-12 Network
NCAAB Odds: California Golden Bears +14
NCAAB Totals: 126.5