The Washington State Cougars (8-14, 1-8 Pac-12) visit Wells-Fargo Arena to meet the Arizona State Sun Devils (15-6, 6-3 Pac-12). The Cougars look to put an end to their five-game losing streak. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Washington State Cougars at Arizona State Sun Devils ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Sun Devils were victorious over the Arizona Wildcats, 95-88, while the Cougars were beaten by the USC Trojans, 93-84.
The Sun Devils knocked down 26 of their 35 free throws (74.3 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.639 (above their season average of 0.498). Washington State, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 10.8 (better than their season average of 16.2). Arizona State’s Remy Martin had a solid performance, contributing 31 points and eight assists. Robert Franks fueled Washington State with 25 points and six rebounds.
The Sun Devils won the only contest between these two teams last year, 88-78. The Sun Devils’ 15.2 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Cougars, who had a mark of 22.5. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
The Cougars’ Franks has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 19 points,6.4 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Martin has averaged 11 points,6.0 assists,1.2 steals during that same time frame for the Sun Devils.
Arizona State does a great job at getting to the charity stripe. They rank 25th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.290), but Washington State is among the best in the nation at keeping opponents off the line (ranking 36th by allowing a FTA rate of 0.182). Furthermore, the Cougars, who rank 296th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.9 percent), could struggle to get put-back points against the Sun Devils, who rank 48th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.1 percent).
Washington State vs. Arizona State Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Arizona State, ATS Winner – Arizona State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Arizona State ranks fourth in rebounds per game (42.3) while Washington State ranks 261st (32.6).
- The Cougars rank 32nd in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Sun Devils rank 80th (3.1).
- The Cougars average 26.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 38th in the country. The Sun Devils rank 257th in three pointers allowed per game (26.4).
- Arizona State ranks 95th in assists per game (14.3) while Washington State ranks 238th in assists allowed per game (15.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Sun Devils’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.6, up from 6.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 70.4 points per game (6.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 85.2 points per game (6.2 above their season average).
