Arizona State Sun Devils vs Cincinnati Bearcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25
The Sun Devils and Bearcats are set to face off at 2:00 ET on CBSS. The Bearcats will host the game at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, OH. The over/under for this Big 12 conference contest is set at 133.5 points, with Cincinnati being favored by -9.5 at home against Arizona State.
ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS VS CINCINNATI BEARCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Cincinnati Bearcats -9.5
This game will be played at Fifth Third Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.
WHY BET THE CINCINNATI BEARCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Bearcats.
- Not only will Cincinnati pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can The Sun Devils Secure a Win at Cincinnati?
Arizona State Sun Devils Recent Game/Games
Arizona State fell to 10-6 on the season after a 95-89 home loss to UCF on Tuesday. The Sun Devils, who were -3.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.
The game’s total points reached 184, well over the 149.5 O/U line. Arizona State trailed 49-47 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the second half, scoring 42 points while allowing 46.
Arizona State’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 89 points while shooting 52.6% from the field. They connected on 50% of their three-point attempts, going 12-for-24, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.2%.
Keyshawn Hall led the way with 40 points, shooting 72.2% overall and hitting 4-of-6 from beyond the arc. BJ Freeman added 26 points, knocking down 5-of-6 threes, and Jayden Quaintance contributed 20 points, shooting 72.7% from the field.
Arizona State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 95 points as their opponent shot 52% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 54% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Arizona State’s defense couldn’t contain the three-point shooters, who hit 12 of 24 attempts, shooting 50%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 65%.
Will the Bearcats Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
Cincinnati Bearcats Recent Game/Games
The Bearcats improved to 11-5 on the season with a 68-62 win over Colorado on Wednesday. Cincinnati, who were -3.5 favorites going into the game, covered the spread with the victory.
After leading 34-27 at halftime, Cincinnati scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The game’s total points of 130 fell under the O/U line of 136.5.
Cincinnati struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.7% from the field and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 43.3%. They hit 34.8% of their three-point attempts, going 8-for-23 from deep, and connected on 76.2% of their free throws, making 16 of 21 attempts.
Bangot Dak led the Bearcats with 19 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 53.8% from the field and 40% from three-point range. Simas Lukosius added 16 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 3 of 8 from beyond the arc.
Even with Cincinnati’s defense giving up 62 points, they held their opponent to just 41% shooting from the field. The Bearcats limited damage from beyond the arc, allowing only 3 three-pointers on 13 attempts, a 23% shooting rate.
Cincinnati sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 13 shots for 61%. The Bearcats also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.