Washington State Cougars vs. Arizona Wildcats 2/22/24 NCAAB Betting Picks

Washington State Cougars vs. Arizona Wildcats 2/22/24 – In an exciting showdown that’s set to light up the college basketball scene, the Washington State Cougars (20-6) are set to face off against the Arizona Wildcats (20-5) this Thursday night. Both teams have displayed impressive performances throughout the season, boasting identical winning streaks and eyeing a victory in this high-stakes match-up. Scheduled for February 22, 2024, at 11:00 PM ET, the game promises to be a highlight for fans and bettors alike, offering prime material for college basketball daily free picks.

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Cougars	-3 -110	o152.5 -110	-140
Wildcats	+3 -110	u152.5 -110	+120

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Myles Rice (Guard) vs. Caleb Love (Guard)

Cougars guard Myles Rice is having a stellar junior season, averaging 15.9 points, 3 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game while shooting nearly 46% from the field. The catalyst for Wazzu’s high-powered offense, Rice excels at attacking the rim but can also hit the deep ball when needed. His primary weakness is turnovers, coughing up the ball 2.5 times per contest.

Wildcats sophomore Caleb Love has taken a big step forward this year, pouring in 18.8 points to go along with 5 boards and 3.2 dimes nightly. Love shoots a respectable 43% from the floor and excels getting to the free throw line. While he averages nearly 2 giveaways a game, his offensive firepower outweighs any deficiencies.

This matchup features two electric, high-scoring guards who can take over a game. Rice is the more well-rounded player, but Love’s scoring punch gives him a slight edge. Whichever player wins this battle likely leads their team to victory.

Cougars Looking to Outgun Opponents

The Cougars aren’t just winning games this year, they are steamrolling opponents. Wazzu averages a conference-best 75.5 points per game powered by an attack that includes four players scoring in double figures. The Cougs shoot 47% from the field and hit on more than 6 three-pointers per contest. They also value basketball, committing just 10.5 turnovers per outing. While not known for defense, Washington State has held their last five opponents under 70 points. They clean up on the defensive glass while forcing nearly 11 takeaways a night. The Cougars depth and balance make them a dangerous potential Cinderella come March.

Wildcats Dominating with Defense and Rebounding

The Wildcats recipe for success starts on the defensive end where they hold opponents to just 64.8 points on 40% shooting. Arizona also pounds the glass, hauling in over 43 boards per game while giving up minimal second-chance opportunities. These factors allow Arizona to get out in transition where they excel. The Wildcats feature impressive offensive balance with four starters in double-figures. Arizona shoots 49% from the field, including 37% from downtown, while averaging nearly 20 dimes per contest. They also rank Top 15 nationally in free throw attempts and makes. Simply put, this Arizona squad has no noticeable weaknesses.

NCAAB Betting Odds: TBD, Over/Under: TBD

With betting odds yet to be determined, bettors are keenly awaiting the lines for this match-up. The performance trends and key player comparisons suggest a closely contested game, but Arizona’s offensive might give them a slight edge in this duel.

Trends

Washington State Cougars Betting Trends

Washington St are 5-0 in their last 5 games.
Cougars are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the spread.
Washington St are 5-4 in their road games against the spread.
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Washington St’ last 5 games.
The totals have gone OVER in 9 of Washington St’ 16 last games at home.

Arizona Wildcats Betting Trends

Arizona are 5-0 in their last 5 games.
Wildcats are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the spread.
Arizona are 5-4 in their road games against the spread.
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Arizona’ last 5 games.
The totals have gone OVER in 6 of Arizona’ 16 last games at home.