The seventh-ranked Virginia Cavaliers (5-0) face off against the Arizona State Sun Devils (3-1) in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Naismith at Mohegan Sun Arena. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 24, 2019, and will air on ESPN.
Virginia Cavaliers vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Sun Devils defeated the St. John’s Red Storm 80-67, while the Cavaliers beat the Massachusetts Minutemen 58-46.
Virginia played a flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.0 (below their season average of 31.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.442 (below their season average of 0.460). Massachusetts had marks of 11.4 and 0.350, respectively, for those same stats. The Sun Devils, meanwhile, made 19 of their 26 free throws (73.1 percent) and held the Red Storm to an effective field goal percentage of 0.402 (below their season average of 0.482). Arizona State was led by Jaelen House, who had 11 points and six rebounds. Braxton Key, meanwhile was a key piece for Virginia with 16 points and seven rebounds.
It will be a showdown of contrasting styles as the fast-paced Sun Devils will look to push the more methodical Cavaliers. Since last season, the Sun Devils rank 30th in possessions per game while the Cavaliers are 354th.
Virginia Cavaliers vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Virginia, ATS Winner – Virginia, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Virginia ranks eighth in rebounds allowed per game (29.9) while Arizona State ranks 236th (36.5).
- The Cavaliers rank 32nd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Sun Devils rank 156th (3.4).
- Virginia ranks 204th in three pointers allowed per game (23.0) while Arizona State ranks 271st (24.8).
- The Cavaliers rank 14th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Sun Devils rank 161st (6.4).
- Virginia ranks first in assists allowed per game (8.6) while Arizona State ranks 140th (12.9).
