Kansas State Wildcats vs Arizona State Sun Devils NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/4/25
Planning on watching today’s Wildcats and Sun Devils game? Catch the action at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, AZ, as the Sun Devils hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. This Big 12 conference matchup has an over/under of 141 points, and Arizona State is favored to win by -2 at home vs. Kansas State.
KANSAS STATE WILDCATS VS ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Arizona State Sun Devils -2
This game will be played at Desert Financial Arena at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, February 4th.
WHY BET THE ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Sun Devils.
- Not only will Arizona State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can Kansas State Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game/Games
Kansas State improved to 10-11 on the season with an 80-61 road win over Iowa State on Saturday. The Wildcats were +14.5 point underdogs heading into the game.
After leading 37-35 at halftime, Kansas State clamped down defensively, holding Iowa State to just 26 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43 points of their own. The game’s total points of 141 fell just short of the 143.5 O/U line.
Kansas State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field. They connected on 50% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-20, and were strong from the free-throw line, hitting 85.7% of their shots (18/21). Their effective field goal percentage was 53.4%, and they grabbed 14 offensive rebounds.
Dug McDaniel and Tamin Lipsey each scored 20 points, with McDaniel adding 5 assists. Coleman Hawkins hit all 3 of his three-point attempts, finishing with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Joshua Jefferson also went perfect from deep, making both of his attempts.
Defensively, Kansas State put up a strong performance, holding their opponent to just 61 points on 36% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside the arc, where they limited the opposition to 11/34 shooting, or 32%.
From beyond the three-point line, Kansas State allowed 8 threes on 18 attempts, with their opponent shooting 44%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 15 of those attempts for 78%.
Can Arizona State Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Arizona State Sun Devils Recent Game/Games
Arizona State fell to 12-9 on the season after an 81-72 home loss to Arizona on Saturday. The Sun Devils entered the game as +7 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 153, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.
ASU trailed 35-34 at halftime but struggled defensively in the second half, allowing 46 points while scoring 38. This defensive lapse was a key factor in their loss.
Arizona State put up 72 points in their last game, shooting just 36.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.6%, with a 38.2% mark on two-pointers and 35.3% from three-point range, hitting 12 of 34 attempts from deep.
Caleb Love led the way with 27 points, 7 assists, and 5 made threes on 9 attempts. BJ Freeman added 19 points, hitting 4 threes, while Adam Miller connected on 3 of 5 from beyond the arc, finishing with 16 points.
Arizona State’s defense gave up 81 points despite holding the opposing team to 36% shooting from the field. They allowed 25 made field goals on 68 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Sun Devils allowed 12 threes on 34 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 35% from deep. Arizona State also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 10 free throws for 71%.