The Arizona State Sun Devils (9-4, 0-1 Pac-12) will be at the McKale Memorial Center to meet the 25th-ranked Arizona Wildcats (10-3) in a Pac-12 matchup. The game starts at 9:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Arizona State Sun Devils at Arizona Wildcats Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Wildcats lost a tough one against the St. John’s Red Storm, 70-67, while the Sun Devils defeated the Texas Southern Tigers, 98-81.
The Sun Devils, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.472, had an extraordinary mark of 0.667, while the Tigers had a turnover percentage of 23.8 (above their season average of 19.0). Arizona, meanwhile, did a great job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (26-32; 81.3 percent). Zeke Nnaji had a good performance for Arizona with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Alonzo Verge Jr., meanwhile played well for Arizona State, recording 23 points, seven assists and six rebounds.
The Sun Devils dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the last contest, Arizona State won 72-64. The Sun Devils’ 15.6 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Wildcats, who had a mark of 12.1. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Based on each team’s statistical profile, ball protection could play a key role in this matchup. Arizona commits the 24th-fewest miscues in the country (turnover percentage of 16.4 percent), while the disruptive defense of Arizona State forces the 48th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.3 percent).
Arizona State Sun Devils at Arizona Wildcats ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Arizona State, ATS Winner – Arizona State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Arizona ranks 14th in assists per game (17.1) while Arizona State ranks 191st (11.5).
- The Sun Devils rank 27th in steals per game (8.9) while the Wildcats rank 85th (7.2).
- The Wildcats rank 95th in rebounds allowed per game (33.7) while the Sun Devils rank 240th (39.3).
- Arizona ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Arizona State ranks 84th (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Sun Devils have scored an average of 76.2 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.4 points per game (8.8 above their season average).
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.0, down from 18.4 for the season.
