The No. 20 Arizona State Sun Devils (6-0) welcome the San Francisco Dons (3-2) in a matchup that pits outstanding offense against exceptional defense. The game can be seen on Pac-12 Network at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 2, 2017.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 158.5 points with Arizona State set as a 14.5-point favorite.
San Francisco Dons at Arizona State Sun Devils Free Prediction
In the Dons’ last game, they were topped by the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, 79-72. UC Santa Barbara’s 0.526 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over San Francisco, who had a rate of 0.403. The Gauchos’ mark was below their season average of 0.533, while the Dons’ was below their season average of 0.498. Chase Foster played well for San Francisco, contributing 17 points and seven rebounds.
The Sun Devils beat the No. 15 Xavier Musketeers in their last outing, 102-86. The Sun Devils had 9 steals and held the Musketeers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.4 (below their season average of 29.2). Tra Holder was the top scorer from either team with 40 points on 14-for-22 shooting.
This matchup pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Since the 2016-17 season, Arizona State ranks 46th in offensive efficiency and San Francisco ranks 42nd in defensive efficiency.
San Francisco is 3-2 straight up (SU), but they are just 0-3 against the spread (ATS). Games including the Dons have a tendency to go over the total (66.7 percent).
Meanwhile, Arizona State owns records of 6-0 SU and 5-0-1 ATS. Sun Devils games also have typically gone over the total (100.0 percent).
San Francisco Dons vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Arizona State, ATS Winner – San Francisco, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
San Francisco ranks 19th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while Arizona State ranks 317th (18.5).
The Dons rank 16th in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while the Sun Devils rank 307th in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
San Francisco averages 36.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 128th in the NCAA. Arizona State ranks 297th in rebounds allowed per game (38.6).
The Sun Devils rank 160th in blocks per game (3.2) while the Dons rank 206th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
Arizona State ranks 33rd in steals allowed per game (5.1) while San Francisco ranks 48th (5.3).
