Arizona Wildcats vs Arizona State Sun Devils NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/25
Betting on 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 1:00 ET on CBS. Arizona is favored by -6.5 in this Big 12 conference contest against Arizona State. The game’s over/under currently sits at 147.5 points.
ARIZONA WILDCATS VS ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Arizona State Sun Devils +6.5
This game will be played at Desert Financial Arena at 1:00 ET on Saturday, February 1st.
WHY BET THE ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Sun Devils.
- Not only will Arizona State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will the Wildcats Defense Show Up in Tempe?
Arizona Wildcats Recent Game/Games
Arizona improved to 14-6 on the season with an 86-75 win over Iowa State on Monday. The Wildcats, playing at home, were -2.5 favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 161 exceeded the O/U line of 152.5.
Arizona led 34-30 at halftime and scored 37 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41 points to the Cyclones.
Arizona put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.5%. They connected on 10 of 30 three-point attempts, hitting 33.3% from deep, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 18 of 22 attempts (81.8%).
Caleb Love led the Wildcats with 22 points, despite shooting just 36.4% overall and 30.8% from three. Tobe Awaka was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, and added 12 rebounds. Arizona also got 19 assists and 13 offensive rebounds in the win.
Arizona’s defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field (29/66). Inside the arc, they allowed 19 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Arizona’s opponents went 10/29, hitting 34% of their shots. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 attempts, an 81% success rate. Arizona allowed 13 offensive rebounds.
Does Arizona State Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Arizona State Sun Devils Recent Game/Games
Arizona State improved to 12-8 on the season with a 70-68 win over Colorado on Tuesday. The Sun Devils, who were +3.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
Arizona State led 33-26 at halftime, but allowed 42 points in the second half. They managed to score 37 points after the break to hold on for the win. The total points for the game were 138, just under the O/U line of 141.5.
Arizona State put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They hit 31.8% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-22, while connecting on 55.6% of their two-point attempts (15-for-27). At the free-throw line, the Sun Devils made 19 of 26 attempts, good for 73.1%.
Adam Miller was a standout, hitting 4-of-5 from three-point range and finishing with 18 points and 6 assists. Trevor Baskin added 19 points, shooting 7-of-11 from the field, while Alston Mason contributed 17 points, making 2-of-3 from deep.
Arizona State’s defense gave up 68 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field, connecting on 25 of their 58 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 of 41 shots to fall, a 51% success rate.
From three-point range, Arizona State held the opposition to just 4 made threes on 17 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 14, shooting 70%. Arizona State allowed 11 offensive rebounds.