The Utah State Aggies (5-0) meet the Arizona State Sun Devils (4-0) in the MGM Resorts Main Event Heavyweight at T-Mobile Arena. The game begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Utah State Aggies vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Prediction
The Aggies come in on a high note after topping the Saint Mary’s Gaels in their last contest, 80-63. Utah State’s 0.542 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Saint Mary’s, who had a rate of 0.339. The Aggies’ mark was below their season average of 0.550, while the Gaels’ was below their season average of 0.618. With 24 points on 9-for-13 shooting, Neemias Queta was the game’s leading scorer.
The last time the Sun Devils played, they defeated the No. 15 Mississippi State Bulldogs, 72-67. The Sun Devils knocked down 13 of their 18 free throws (72.2 percent) and held the Bulldogs to an effective field goal percentage of 0.420 (below their season average of 0.529). Kimani Lawrence was Arizona State’s leading scorer with 22 points on 9-for-14 shooting from the field.
The high-octane offense of Arizona State will battle against the mid-tier defense of Utah State. Dating back to last season, the Sun Devils rank 24th in offensive efficiency, while the Aggies are 180th in defensive efficiency. The Sun Devils should have the edge on that side of the ball.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Utah State averages 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 100th in the country. Arizona State ranks 250th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
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