Arizona Wildcats vs. Stanford Cardinal 12/31/23 NCAAB Betting Picks

Arizona Wildcats vs. Stanford Cardinal 12/31/23 – As the year draws to a close, the NCAA basketball landscape witnesses a captivating matchup between the Arizona Wildcats and the Stanford Cardinal. This eagerly anticipated contest is set to unfold on Sunday at the renowned Maples Pavilion, promising a thrilling display of collegiate basketball talent. Fans can catch the action live on PACN or stream it via Sofascore, making it an unmissable event for enthusiasts seeking expert NCAAB betting tips.

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Wildcats	-11.5 -110	o162 -110	-842
Cardinal	+11.5 -110	u162 -110	+550

California didn’t love their experience with Caleb Love.

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— Arizona Basketball (@ArizonaMBB) December 31, 2023

Caleb Love (Guard) vs. Maxime Raynaud (Forward)

Caleb Love, Arizona Wildcats guard and dynamic player has been nothing short of incredible this season. Averaging 29.8 minutes played per game across 11 matches, Love has contributed 16.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game – while his defensive abilities (1.4 steals/game) also help complement his offensive prowess and shooting accuracy (30.7% three-point rate). His presence and performance on the court will likely determine their victory or defeat given Love’s ability to create plays and score key baskets.

Maxime Raynaud of Stanford Cardinal’s forwards brings a different yet equally impactful style. Over 10 games, in average he averaged 28.9 minutes while contributing 14.6 points and 9.1 rebounds per game – showing his strengths of rebounding ability and inside scoring as evidenced by a 55.3% field goal shooting percentage and free-throw accuracy at 90%; his role controlling the paint while contributing on both ends will be vital in Stanford’s success.

On the court, Love will match Raynaud in an exciting battle of agility versus power. Love’s quickness and scoring ability could present Raynaud with defensive challenges while his rebounding and post moves may test Love’s defensive acumen. Their individual performances could play a pivotal role in this contest – their matchup being key factor!

Wildcats’ Offensive Might: A Statistical Overview

Arizona Wildcats boast an intimidating offensive profile, averaging 92.5 points per game while shooting 49.3% from the field and making 7.7 three-pointers at 36.6% success rate per game. Rebounding, particularly rebounding 45 boards per game on average could prove decisive in controlling pace and providing second chance opportunities.

Cardinal’s Balanced Attack: A Closer Look

Stanford Cardinal are third in scoring with 78.4 points per game but boast an impressive 47.6% shooting mark from the field. Their reliance on three-point shooting (they average 8.7 makes per game) may prove crucial should they manage to exploit Arizona Wildcats perimeter defense, while rebounding and assists numbers may need to increase to compete with their intensity.

NCAAB Betting Odds: TBD, Over/Under: TBD

The betting odds for this matchup are yet to be determined, but given the trends and statistics, it promises to be a closely contested game. Bettors should consider both teams’ offensive and defensive capabilities, along with their recent performances, before placing their wagers.

Trends

Arizona Wildcats Betting Trends

Arizona are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games.
Wildcats are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona’s last 6 games on the road.
Arizona are 13-3 SU in their last 16 games against an opponent in the Pac-12 conference.
Arizona are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games played in December.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona’s last 5 games played on a Friday.

Stanford Cardinal Betting Trends

The total has gone OVER in 14 of Stanford’s last 19 games.
Stanford are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Stanford’s last 5 games at home.
Stanford are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Pac-12 conference.
Stanford are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games played in December.
Cardinals are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games played on a Friday.