The Arizona State Sun Devils (9-4, 0-1 Pac-12) put their seven-game winning streak on the line when they take on the Colorado Buffaloes (9-4, 0-1 Pac-12) at Wells-Fargo Arena. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Colorado Buffaloes at Arizona State Sun Devils ATS Prediction
In the Buffaloes’ last game, they blew out the Drake Bulldogs, 100-71. The Buffaloes had a much better free throw rate (0.429 vs. 0.194) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.6 vs. 18.2). With 25 points on 8-for-12 shooting, Namon Wright was the game’s leading scorer.
The Sun Devils defeated the Cal State Fullerton Titans in their last contest, 102-94. The Sun Devils had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.4 vs. 15.6) and had a better free throw rate (0.333 vs. 0.257). Luguentz Dort was Arizona State’s high scorer with 28 points on 9-for-22 shooting from the field.
After the Buffaloes won two out of three contests against the Sun Devils last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Colorado won 97-85. The Buffaloes had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.6 vs. 18.4) and had a better free throw rate (0.290 vs. 0.190).
Dort has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Arizona State.
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the nation’s top rebounding teams battle. The Sun Devils are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 43rd in offensive rebounding percentage at 34.0 percent. Meanwhile, Colorado ranks 11th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 77.5 percent. Furthermore, the Buffaloes rank 31st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.297), while the Sun Devils rank 316th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.288).
Colorado Buffaloes at Arizona State Sun Devils ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Arizona State, ATS Winner – Arizona State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Colorado ranks 109th in three pointers allowed per game (22.0) while Arizona State ranks 234th (26.8).
The Buffaloes rank ninth in assists allowed per game (9.5) while the Sun Devils rank 118th (13.6).
Colorado ranks 43rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while Arizona State ranks 141st (34.5).
The Buffaloes rank 14th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Sun Devils rank 89th (3.5).
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The Buffaloes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 17.6, up from 9.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Sun Devils have scored an average of 86.2 points per game (6.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.6 points per game (3.3 below their season average).
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