The Arizona State Sun Devils (10-4, 1-1 Pac-12) travel to Haas Pavilion to clash with the California Golden Bears (5-9, 0-2 Pac-12). The Sun Devils will attempt to prolong their seven-game winning streak. Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, and can be seen on Pac-12 Network.
Arizona State Sun Devils at California Golden Bears ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Golden Bears lost to the Yale Bulldogs, 76-59, while the Sun Devils defeated the Cal State Fullerton Titans, 102-94.
Arizona State played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.4 and a free throw rate of 0.333. Cal State Fullerton was 15.6 and 0.257, respectively, for those same stats. California, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.412 vs. 0.327). California was led by Paris Austin, who finished with 18 points. Meanwhile, Luguentz Dort played a key role for Arizona State with 28 points and nine rebounds.
The Sun Devils dominated this series last year, securing victories in both contests. In the most recent game, Arizona State won 84-53. One of Arizona State’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 37 trips to the line, while California went just 17 times. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Dort has taken his game to another level recently for Arizona State, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
It might be a tough game for California on the offensive glass. The Golden Bears rank 319th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.0 percent), while Arizona State ranks 24th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.9 percent). This game should be a battle of conflicting paces. The up-tempo Sun Devils rank 50th in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Golden Bears rank 285th.
Arizona State Sun Devils vs. California Golden Bears Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – California, ATS Winner – California, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Arizona State ranks seventh in rebounds per game (42.0) while California ranks 269th (28.5).
- The Golden Bears rank 22nd in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Sun Devils rank 101st (3.5).
- California ranks 30th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Arizona State ranks 68th (5.8).
- The Golden Bears rank 70th in three pointers allowed per game (20.6) while the Sun Devils rank 236th (26.8).
- Arizona State averages 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 108th in the nation. California ranks 192nd in assists allowed per game (15.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Bears have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (2.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.2 points per game (6.4 below their season average).
- The Sun Devils’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.6, up from 7.4 for the season.
