The Arizona Wildcats (17-13, 8-9 Pac-12) welcome the Arizona State Sun Devils (20-9, 11-6 Pac-12) to McKale Memorial Center as the regular season comes to a close. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.
Arizona State Sun Devils at Arizona Wildcats ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Wildcats lost big to the Oregon Ducks, 73-47, while the Sun Devils barely escaped the Oregon State Beavers, 74-71.
The Sun Devils had a superb turnover percentage of 9.9 (better than their season average of 16.2) and held the Beavers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.446 (below their season average of 0.529). Arizona, on the other hand, held Oregon to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.1 (below their season average of 29.6). Dylan Smith played well for Arizona, contributing 14 points. Meanwhile, Zylan Cheatham played a key role for Arizona State with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Remy Martin led the Sun Devils to a 95-88 victory. He scored a game-high 31 points. One of Arizona State’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 35 free throw attempts, while Arizona had 27.
Arizona State may struggle to create turnovers. Arizona ranks 53rd in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.7 percent), while Arizona State forces the 162nd-most turnovers (19.2 percent).
Arizona State vs. Arizona Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Arizona, ATS Winner – Arizona State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Arizona ranks 62nd in three pointers allowed per game (20.3) while Arizona State ranks 251st (25.7).
- The Sun Devils average 3.1 blocks per game, which ranks 118th in the NCAA. The Wildcats rank 145th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Sun Devils rank 11th in rebounds per game (40.3) while the Wildcats rank 175th (34.8).
- Arizona ranks 34th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Arizona State ranks 130th (6.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 2.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Sun Devils have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (0.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (0.8 above their season average).
