The Arizona State Sun Devils (0-1) begin their home schedule at Wells-Fargo Arena against the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (0-2). The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 14, 2019, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last outing. The Sun Devils fell to the Colorado Buffaloes, 81-71, while the Blue Devils lost big to the St. John’s Red Storm, 87-57.
Central Connecticut State had a much better free throw rate (0.283 vs. 0.105) while Arizona State had a better turnover percentage (18.0 vs. 19.1). Arizona State rallied around Remy Martin, who had 23 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Greg Outlaw, meanwhile had a good outing for Central Connecticut State, contributing 11 points.
The physical Arizona State offense could be living from the charity stripe in this battle. The Sun Devils rank ninth in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.295, while Central Connecticut State ranks 268th in FTA rate allowed (0.252) dating back to the 2018-19 season.
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at Arizona State Sun Devils ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Arizona State, ATS Winner – Arizona State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Arizona State averages 39.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 21st in the nation. Central Connecticut State ranks 201st in rebounds allowed per game (35.7).
- The Sun Devils rank 141st in blocks per game (3.3) while the Blue Devils rank 219th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- Arizona State ranks 222nd in three pointers attempted per game (21.0) while Central Connecticut State ranks 293rd in three pointers allowed per game (26.1).
- The Sun Devils average 13.5 assists per game, which ranks 147th in the nation. The Blue Devils rank 277th in assists allowed per game (15.3).
- Arizona State ranks 133rd in steals per game (6.4) while Central Connecticut State ranks 216th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
