The No. 3 Arizona State Sun Devils (12-0) head to No. 17 Arizona to play the Wildcats (10-3) in a game that has the potential to be high-scoring. The game can be seen on Pac-12 Network at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 30, 2017.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 162.5 points with Arizona set as a 5-point favorite.
Arizona State Sun Devils at Arizona Wildcats Free Prediction
The last time the Sun Devils played, they blew out the Pacific Tigers, 104-65. The Sun Devils held the Tigers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.381 (below their season average of 0.506) and had a turnover percentage of 10.3 (better than their season average of 14.3). Arizona State rallied around De’Quon Lake, who finished with 12 points, nine rebounds and seven blocks.
The Wildcats defeated the Connecticut Huskies in their last outing, 73-58. The Wildcats knocked down 14 of their 19 free throws (73.7 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.590 (above their season average of 0.584). With 18 points and 10 rebounds, Arizona’s Dusan Ristic played well.
This contest figures to be a shootout as a pair of the nation’s top offenses square off. Arizona currently ranks 16th with 120.3 points per 100 possessions and Arizona State is third (124.8). Furthermore, the Sun Devils rank 27th in turnover percentage (16.0 percent), while the Wildcats rank 257th in opponents’ turnover percentage (18.1 percent).
Arizona State heads into the game with records of 12-0 straight up (SU) and 10-1-1 against the spread (ATS). Vegas has a tendency to place the total low when the Sun Devils are involved, as eight of their 12 games have ended over the total.
Arizona is 10-3 SU, but they are just 5-8 ATS. Of the Wildcats’ 13 games, 7 have finished over the total.
After the Wildcats won both contests against the Sun Devils last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Arizona won 73-60. The Wildcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.5 vs. 7.9) and had a much better turnover percentage (8.7 vs. 14.1).
Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Arizona Wildcats Odds Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Arizona, ATS Winner – Arizona, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Arizona State is 4-0 ATS on the road with 3 overs and 1 under.
Arizona is 3-4 ATS at home with 4 overs and 3 unders.
Arizona State ranks 71st in three pointers attempted per game (24.7) while Arizona ranks 237th (18.5).
The Wildcats rank 14th in rebounds allowed per game (30.1) while the Sun Devils rank 129th (34.8).
Arizona ranks 74th in assists per game (15.6) while Arizona State ranks 174th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
The Sun Devils rank 34th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Wildcats rank 79th (6.1).
Arizona ranks 49th in blocks per game (4.6) while Arizona State ranks 93rd (3.6).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Arizona State is 4-1 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs.
Arizona is 3-2 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs over their last five games.
The Sun Devils’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 21.4, up from 20.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 80.0 points per game (3.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (5.0 below their season average).
