The No. 8'Arizona Wildcats'(17-3, 6-3 Pac-12) visit the Washington State Cougars'(9-12, 4-6)' Thursday night. Tip from Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum is set for 11 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Arizona vs. Washington State'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Arizona took down UCLA 58-52 Saturday, covering as 2-point home favorites. It has now covered in back-to-back games but is 2-4 in its last 6. The Wildcats are 8-11-1 against the spread (ATS) this season. Their offense ranks 13th in the nation in scoring, averaging 83.3 points per game (PPG)'while shooting 48.74% from the field (19th).
Washington State fell to Colorado 58-55 Sunday, but still covered as 5.5-point road underdogs. It is 3-2 ATS in its last 5 and 5-5 ATS in its last 10. This season, the Cougars are 10-11 ATS. Washington State’s offense has struggled, shooting 43.14% (256th)'and averaging 68 PPG (271st).