Arizona State Sun Devils vs West Virginia Mountaineers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/21/25
Betting on today’s Sun Devils and Mountaineers game? Catch the action at WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, WV, as the Mountaineers hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on CBSS. The over/under for this Big 12 conference contest is set at 132.5 points, with West Virginia being favored by -7.5 at home against Arizona State.
ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS VS WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: West Virginia Mountaineers -7.5
This game will be played at WVU Coliseum at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.
WHY BET THE WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Mountaineers.
- Not only will West Virginia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Do the Sun Devils Stand a Chance in Morgantown?
Arizona State Sun Devils Recent Game/Games
Arizona State’s record dropped to 10-7 after a 67-60 road loss to Cincinnati on Saturday. The Sun Devils entered the game as +10 underdogs but managed to keep it closer than expected.
They trailed 36-22 at halftime but outscored the Bearcats 38-31 in the second half. The game’s total points of 127 fell short of the 136.5 O/U line.
Arizona State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.5% from the field and 27.3% from three-point range, finishing with 60 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.3%, and they managed 16 offensive rebounds.
Jayden Quaintance and Dillon Mitchell both shot 6/10, with Quaintance adding 14 rebounds. Alston Mason hit 2/4 from three, while BJ Freeman connected on 2/5 from deep.
Arizona State’s defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field on 25 of 60 attempts. The Sun Devils allowed 52% shooting from two-point range, with the other team hitting 20 of 38 shots.
From beyond the arc, Arizona State held their opponents to 5 of 22 shooting, or 22%. The other team also went 12 of 16 from the free-throw line, shooting 75%. Arizona State allowed 9 offensive rebounds.
Can the Mountaineers Live Up to the Hype at Home?
West Virginia Mountaineers Recent Game/Games
West Virginia improved to 13-4 this season with a 64-57 win over Iowa State on Saturday. The Mountaineers were +6.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
West Virginia led 25-24 at halftime and outscored Iowa State 39-33 in the second half. The total points for the game were 121, which was below the O/U line of 136.5.
West Virginia struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.3% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, finishing with 64 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.4%, and they managed only 5 offensive rebounds and 9 assists.
Javon Small led the way with 27 points, shooting 56.2% overall, though he hit just 2 of 7 from three. Curtis Jones added 18 points, shooting 50% from the field but only 1 of 6 from deep.
West Virginia’s defense was solid, holding their opponent to just 57 points on 39% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making 13 of 29 shots for 44%.
From beyond the arc, West Virginia allowed 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 14 times, where they hit 11 free throws for 78%. The Mountaineers gave up just 5 offensive rebounds.