Texas Southern Tigers vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Prediction 12/28/19

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Expect a fast-paced game when the Texas Southern Tigers (3-8) visit Arizona State to play the Sun Devils (8-4). The game starts at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019, and will air on Pac-12 Network.

Texas Southern Tigers vs. Arizona State Sun Devils ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Sun Devils fell to the Creighton Bluejays, 67-60, while the Tigers were defeated by the eighth-ranked Oregon Ducks, 84-78.

Texas Southern forced Oregon into a turnover percentage of 23.5 (above their season average of 15.2) while Arizona State did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (7-10; 70.0 percent). Romello White put together a good performance for Arizona State with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Texas Southern rallied around Chris Baldwin, who recorded 27 points and five rebounds.

The Sun Devils won the sole game between these two teams last season, 83-71. Arizona State couldn’t miss, shooting 55.4 percent from the field. Texas Southern, on the other hand, had a field goal percentage of 35.8. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

There could be a fair amount of transition action in this matchup that showcases two of the NCAA’s more up-and-down teams. Arizona State ranks 41st in possessions per game (74.0) and Texas Southern is 11th (77.5).

Texas Southern Tigers at Arizona State Sun Devils Odds Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Arizona State, ATS Winner – Arizona State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Texas Southern ranks 66th in rebounds per game (38.5) while Arizona State ranks 245th in rebounds allowed per game (39.8).
  • The Sun Devils rank 101st in blocks per game (3.2) while the Tigers rank 112th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
  • The Sun Devils average 8.6 steals per game, which ranks 41st in the country. The Tigers rank 164th in steals allowed per game (8.2).
  • Arizona State ranks 137th in three pointers attempted per game (21.8) while Texas Southern ranks 163rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Sun Devils have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (1.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.2 points per game (6.7 above their season average).
  • The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.4, down from 11.2 for the season.