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Washington @ California

Current Records: Washington 15-13; California 3-24

What to Know

The California Golden Bears haven't won a matchup against the Washington Huskies since Jan. 9 of 2021, but they'll be looking to end the drought Thursday. The Golden Bears and Washington will face off in a Pac-12 battle at 9 p.m. ET at Haas Pavilion. Washington should still be feeling good after a victory, while California will be looking to right the ship.

California took a serious blow against the UCLA Bruins on Saturday, falling 78-43. One thing holding California back was the mediocre play of guard Joel Brown, who did not have his best game: he finished with ten points on 5-for-12 shooting and turned the ball over four times in his 32 minutes on the court.

Meanwhile, the Huskies had enough points to win and then some against the Oregon State Beavers on Saturday, taking their game 61-47. Guard Jamal Bey and guard Koren Johnson were among the main playmakers for Washington as the former had 15 points in addition to five rebounds and the latter had 11 points along with five steals. Bey had some trouble finding his footing against the Oregon Ducks last week, so this was a step in the right direction. Bey's points were the most he has had all year.

The Golden Bears are expected to lose this next one by 8. Their home court has been no bettor's paradise, as they've failed to beat the spread in 11 of their 15 home games.

California is now 3-24 while the Huskies sit at 15-13. Washington is 8-6 after wins this season, and California is 2-21 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: Haas Pavilion -- Berkeley, California
  • TV: Pac-12 Networks
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $8.00

Odds

The Huskies are a big 8-point favorite against the Golden Bears, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Huskies as a 7.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Washington have won eight out of their last 13 games against California.

  • Jan 14, 2023 - Washington 81 vs. California 78
  • Feb 03, 2022 - Washington 84 vs. California 61
  • Jan 12, 2022 - Washington 64 vs. California 55
  • Feb 20, 2021 - Washington 62 vs. California 51
  • Jan 09, 2021 - California 84 vs. Washington 78
  • Feb 22, 2020 - Washington 87 vs. California 52
  • Jan 11, 2020 - California 61 vs. Washington 58
  • Feb 28, 2019 - California 76 vs. Washington 73
  • Jan 19, 2019 - Washington 71 vs. California 52
  • Feb 24, 2018 - Washington 68 vs. California 51
  • Jan 11, 2018 - Washington 66 vs. California 56
  • Jan 12, 2017 - California 69 vs. Washington 59
  • Feb 18, 2016 - California 78 vs. Washington 75