Arizona State Sun Devils vs Northwestern Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/23
Betting on today’s Sun Devils and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ESPN2. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 136.5 points, and the Wildcats are favored to win at home against the Sun Devils.
ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS VS NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Northwestern Wildcats -3
This game will be played at Footprint Center at 8:30 ET on Wednesday, December 20th.
WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-66 in favor of the Wildcats.
- Not only will Northwestern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.
Can the Sun Devils Pull Off a Win at Phoenix?
Arizona State is getting ready for their 11th game of the season and they currently have a 6-4 record. When playing on the road, the Sun Devils have yet to win a game, going 0-2, while they have a 4-1 record at home. At the moment, Arizona State sits below .500 with a 2-5 ATS record. In their last five games, the team is 2-3 against the spread.
Arizona State comes in with an over/under record of 3-4-0 through 10 games, with their games averaging a combined 138.4 points per game so far. When analyzing the Sun Devils’ last five games, they have produced a combined average of 145 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.
In their latest game, Arizona State’s offense looked good, scoring 84 points against San Diego. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 47.5% and made 14/24 free throws. Leading the team in scoring is Jose Perez, who is averaging 13 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Frankie Collins also maintains a PPG average of 12.7 heading into game.
Arizona State’s defense has been playing well, ranking 101st nationally, with 67.9 points allowed per game. So far, the Arizona State defense is giving up an average of 11.7 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.4 times per game (389th).
Will the Wildcats Find a Way to Win at Home?
After defeating DePaul by a score of 56-46, Northwestern’s record now stands at 8-2. The Wildcats have played two road games this season and have a 1-1 record, while they remain undefeated at home with a 6-0 record. As of today’s game, Northwestern holds a 3-3-2 record against the spread. Over their last five games, the team is 3-1-1 vs. the spread.
After 10 games, Northwestern has an over/under record of 3-5-0, with their games averaging a combined 135.8 points per game so far. When analyzing the Wildcats’ last five games, they have produced a combined average of 147 points per game and an over/under record of 4-1.
In their most recent game, the Northwestern offense put up just 56 points vs. the DePaul Blue Demons. Overall, they are now averaging 73.6 points per game which is 268th in the country. Leading the team in scoring was Nick Martinelli with 16 points. Ryan Langborg also added 14 points for the Wildcats.
Northwestern’s defense has been playing well, ranking 84th nationally, with 66.9 points allowed per game. So far, the Northwestern defense is giving up an average of 8.6 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 7.9 times per game (300th).