The Arizona State Sun Devils (18-8, 9-5 Pac-12) wrap up their home schedule at Wells-Fargo Arena against the California Golden Bears (5-21, 0-14 Pac-12). The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 24, 2019, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
California Golden Bears at Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Sun Devils won big over the Stanford Cardinal, 80-62, while the Golden Bears were blown out by the Arizona Wildcats, 76-51.
The Sun Devils had a phenomenal effective field goal percentage of 0.606 (above their season average of 0.509) and had a free throw rate of 0.327 (above their season average of 0.286). California, on the other hand, held Arizona to an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.1 (below the 31.7 mark opponents have averaged against California this season). Arizona State was led by Remy Martin, who recorded 16 points, six assists and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Justice Sueing was a key piece for California with 18 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Martin led the Sun Devils to an 80-66 win. He scored a game-high 24 points. The Sun Devils’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Golden Bears. Arizona State had a rate of 11.5, while California posted a mark of 17.2.
Expect Arizona State to dominate the offensive glass in this battle. The Sun Devils currently rank 45th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.5 percent), while California ranks 301st in defensive rebounding percentage (68.6 percent).
California Golden Bears vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Arizona State, ATS Winner – Arizona State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Arizona State ranks seventh in rebounds per game (41.3) while California ranks 288th (28.7).
- The Golden Bears rank 164th in three pointers allowed per game (22.6) while the Sun Devils rank 270th (26.1).
- The Sun Devils rank 104th in assists per game (14.1) while the Golden Bears rank 261st (10.6).
- California ranks 17th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Arizona State ranks 129th (6.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Sun Devils’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.2, down from 5.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Golden Bears have scored an average of 63.4 points per game (3.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (2.1 above their season average).
