Sam Houston State Bearkats vs Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/23
This article was published on Nov 29, 2023. Today’s picks College Basketball picks

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bearkats versus the Sun Devils? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on PACN. The game will be played at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, AZ. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 138.5 points, and the Sun Devils are favored to win at home against the Bearkats.
SAM HOUSTON STATE BEARKATS 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 9:00 ET on Wednesday, November 29th.
WHY BET THE ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 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 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Can the Bearkats Lock in a Road Win?
Heading into their 7th game of the year, the Bearkats of Sam Houston State are currently 3-3. So far this season, all of their games have been played away from home. As Sam Houston State gets ready to face off against Arizona State, their ATS record stands at 3-3. Taking into account their performance in the team’s previous five games, they have a 3-1 record vs. the spread.
After six games, Sam Houston State has an over/under record of 5-1-0, with their games averaging a combined 148.8 points per game so far. In the Bearkats’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 77 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 4-0.
The Sam Houston State offense is coming off a game where they scored 86 points against Grambling State. They posted a field goal percentage of 57.4% and connected on 10 threes. The team’s top scorer is Davon Barnes, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 16.3, while Lamar Wilkerson also carries a PPG average of 14.7 into the game.
At present, the Bearkats’ defense is nationally ranked 134th, allowing 72.3 points per game. The Sam Houston State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 68 points and allowed Grambling State to connect on 8 threes.
Will the Sun Devils Live Up to Expectations at Home?
Today’s game against Sam Houston State will be played by Arizona State, who has a 3-2 record this season. In their previous five home games, including last year, Arizona State has a 1-4 record. Prior to today’s game, Arizona State has a 1-4 ATS record. Over their last ten games, including the previous season, Arizona State has gone 3-7 vs. the spread.
Arizona State comes in with an over/under record of 1-4-0 through five games, with their games averaging a combined 131.4 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Sun Devils’ over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 67 points per game.
Arizona State’s offense is coming off a good game, putting up 82 points vs. Vanderbilt. Overall, they hit 51.8% of their shots from the field and went 14/17 from the free-throw line. Alonzo Gaffney led the team in scoring, putting up 19 points. Additionally, Jose Perez contributed 15 points for the Sun Devils.
So far this season, the Arizona State defense has been performing well, ranking 79th in the country at 67.2 points allowed per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Arizona State’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 39.8% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.6% this season.
