The Arizona State Sun Devils (12-7, 3-4 Pac-12) will be at Wallis Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum to clash with the Washington State Cougars (12-9, 3-5 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. Action gets underway at 11 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, and can be seen on ESPNU.
Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Washington State Cougars Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Cougars lost to the Utah Runnin’ Utes, 76-64, while the Sun Devils barely escaped the 22nd-ranked Arizona Wildcats, 66-65.
The Sun Devils forced 18 turnovers and held the Wildcats to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.7 (below their season average of 30.8). Washington State, meanwhile, forced Utah into a turnover percentage of 20.5 (above their season average of 16.7). Washington State’s Isaac Bonton had a solid performance, putting up 21 points. Remy Martin was a key piece for Arizona State with 24 points.
The Cougars won the only contest between these two teams last year, 91-70. Washington State made good use of their 33 trips to the free throw line, converting on 27 of them (81.8 percent). Arizona State, meanwhile, was just 19-33 (57.6 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The Sun Devils’ Martin has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 24 points,4.4 assists,1.2 steals per game. Meanwhile, Bonton has averaged 16 points,5.8 assists during that same time frame for the Cougars.
Based on each team’s statistical profile, ball security could play a key role in this contest. Washington State commits the 20th-fewest miscues in the country (turnover percentage of 16.2 percent), while the gambling defense of Arizona State forces the 48th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.5 percent). Additionally, the Sun Devils rank 260th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.7 percent), while the Cougars rank 51st in defensive rebounding percentage (75.5 percent).
Arizona State vs. Washington State Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Washington State, ATS Winner – Washington State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Washington State ranks 144th in rebounds per game (35.9) while Arizona State ranks 259th in rebounds allowed per game (39.4).
- The Cougars rank 208th in assists per game (11.9) while the Sun Devils rank 230th (11.3).
- Arizona State blocks 3.5 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 94th in the country. Washington State ranks 114th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Cougars rank 14th in three pointers allowed per game (17.0) while the Sun Devils rank 117th (21.2).
- Arizona State ranks 49th in steals per game (7.9) while Washington State ranks 108th (6.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (2.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.8 points per game (7.9 above their season average).
- The Sun Devils’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 4.1 for the season.
