Washington Huskies @ Arizona Wildcats College Basketball Pick & Preview

Washington Huskies @ Arizona Wildcats College Basketball Pick & Preview: The Huskies and Arizona go at it, and the Dawgs are looking to get back toward the top of the Pac-10. They have fallen behind UCLA (9-3) and Arizona (10-2) but I still argue they’re the most talented team in the conference. They’ll have to prove it on the road where the Wildcats haven’t lost all season. Still, one has to give the Huskies a fighting chance in this one – last time these two teams played, in Washington, the Huskies trounced Arizona by 18. But it was a lot closer than that, and Arizona is a lot more successful at home.

Arizona comes into the week winning 6 straight since that UW loss. Washington has won 3 straight after losing 3 in a row to unranked foes. Those three losses got them booted from the Top 25, but don’t pay too much attention to that number, the Huskies are definitely one of the 25 best teams in college basketball. Arizona’s a tough place to play, as the Wildcats are 14-0 at home so far this season. Still, don’t count the Dawgs out – they may be just 4-5 on the road, but it’s a huge game for their credibility.

But here’s my sports psychology breakdown of this game… The Huskies are the better, or at least more talented team. They often lose focus and drop games they shouldn’t, but this is a Saturday Night game, and they always seem to step up when the spotlight is on. Look for Isaiah Thomas to have a big night as the off and on Dawgs turn it ON in Arizona.

Washington Huskies (+3) @ #13 Arizona Wildcats (2/19) (ESPN)