The Arizona Wildcats (14-7, 5-3 Pac-12) will be at Wells-Fargo Arena to meet the Arizona State Sun Devils (14-6, 5-3 Pac-12) in a Pac-12 matchup. The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Arizona Wildcats at Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last game. The Sun Devils lost a close one to the USC Trojans, 69-67, while the Wildcats lost big to the UCLA Bruins, 90-69.
Arizona forced UCLA into a turnover percentage of 21.3 (above their season average of 17.1) while Arizona State held USC to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.5 (below their season average of 27.6). Zylan Cheatham had a good outing for Arizona State, finishing with 10 points and 14 rebounds. Brandon Williams played a pivotal role for Arizona with 19 points.
The Wildcats dominated this series last year, securing victories in both contests. In the last matchup, Arizona won 77-70. One of Arizona’s largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 27 trips to the line, while Arizona State went just 12 times. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
This game should be a battle of contrasting tempos. Arizona State prefers to play fast (47th in possessions per game), while Arizona is methodical (220th in possessions per game).
Arizona vs. Arizona State ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Arizona State, ATS Winner – Arizona State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Arizona ranks 60th in three pointers allowed per game (20.2) while Arizona State ranks 263rd (26.4).
- The Wildcats rank 16th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Sun Devils rank 90th (6.1).
- Arizona State ranks 116th in blocks per game (3.1) while Arizona ranks 124th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Sun Devils rank sixth in rebounds per game (42.5) while the Wildcats rank 167th (35.2).
- Arizona ranks 48th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while Arizona State ranks 138th (13.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wildcats have been outscored by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Arizona has defeated opponents by an average of 5.2 points.
- During their last five games, the Sun Devils have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (1.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
