The Georgia Bulldogs (6-2) will travel to Wells-Fargo Arena to clash with the Arizona State Sun Devils (7-2). The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Arizona State Sun Devils ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Sun Devils were victorious over the Prairie View A&M Panthers 88-79, while the Bulldogs won big over the North Carolina Central Eagles 95-59.
Georgia dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 64.7 (above their season average of 34.1) and a free throw rate of 0.171 (below their season average of 0.264). North Carolina Central was 28.9 and 0.106, respectively, for those same stats. The Sun Devils, on the other hand, knocked down 37 of their 51 free throws (72.5 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (15.0 vs. 21.6). Arizona State’s Romello White had a good outing, putting up 14 points and 16 rebounds. Rayshaun Hammonds, meanwhile was a key piece for Georgia with 19 points and nine rebounds.
The Sun Devils won the sole game between these two teams last year, 76-74. Arizona State had a much better turnover percentage (13.7 vs. 23.7). Georgia, meanwhile, did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (26-32; 81.3 percent).
Arizona State should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, Arizona State ranks 19th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.3 percent), while Georgia has forced the 32nd-fewest turnovers (16.8 percent).
Georgia vs. Arizona State Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Arizona State, ATS Winner – Arizona State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Georgia averages 38.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 51st in the nation. Arizona State ranks 247th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
- The Sun Devils rank 19th in assists allowed per game (12.5) while the Bulldogs rank 103rd (12.3).
- The Sun Devils rank 15th in steals per game (6.9) while the Bulldogs rank 164th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
- Georgia averages 4.8 blocks per game, which ranks 30th in the NCAA. Arizona State ranks 146th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
