It will be a battle between Pac-12 opponents when the Washington Huskies (15-6, 5-3 Pac-12) welcome the No. 25 Arizona State Sun Devils (16-5, 4-5 Pac-12) to Alaska Airlines Arena. The game can be seen on Pac-12 Network at 11 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 1, 2018.
Arizona State opened as a 3.5-point favorite, while the game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 156.5 points.
Arizona State Sun Devils at Washington Huskies Free Prediction
In the Sun Devils’ last outing, they beat the Colorado Buffaloes, 80-66. The Sun Devils forced 17 turnovers, while the Buffaloes had a free throw rate of 0.131 (below their season average of 0.239). Arizona State was led by Tra Holder, who was the game’s high scorer with 22 points on 7-for-14 shooting.
The Huskies had no trouble getting past the Washington State Cougars in their last matchup, 80-62. The Huskies, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.522, had a phenomenal mark of 0.634 and had a turnover percentage of 14.9 (better than their season average of 16.9). Matisse Thybulle was the top scorer from either team with 18 points on 7-for-10 shooting.
Based on historical performance heading into this one, ball security could play a significant role in this matchup. Arizona State commits the 14th-fewest miscues in the nation (turnover percentage of 15.3 percent), while the disruptive defense of Washington forces the 48th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.0 percent).
Arizona State holds records of 16-5 straight up (SU) and 11-7-3 against the spread (ATS). Of the Sun Devils’ 21 games, 12 have finished over the total.
Meanwhile, Washington is 15-6 SU and 9-8-2 ATS. Unlike Arizona State, Huskies games tend to finish under the total (63.2 percent).
After the Sun Devils won both contests against the Huskies last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent game, Arizona State won 83-81. Arizona State had a much better turnover percentage (9.7 vs. 17.0). Washington, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.2 vs. 25.6).
Arizona State Sun Devils at Washington Huskies ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Arizona State, ATS Winner – Arizona State, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Arizona State is 4-3-2 ATS on the road with 5 overs and 4 unders.
At home, Washington is 4-6-1 ATS with 7 unders and 4 overs.
Arizona State averages 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 85th in the NCAA. Washington ranks 229th in assists allowed per game (15.8).
The Huskies rank 16th in blocks per game (5.5) while the Sun Devils rank 133rd in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
Washington ranks 140th in three pointers allowed per game (22.0) while Arizona State ranks 254th (25.6).
The Huskies rank 10th in steals per game (8.6) while the Sun Devils rank 119th (6.3).
Arizona State ranks 93rd in rebounds per game (37.0) while Washington ranks 143rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.0).
Betting Trends:
In their last five games, Arizona State is 1-4 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
Washington is 3-1-1 ATS with 5 unders over their last five games.
The Sun Devils’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, down from 11.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Huskies have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (7.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.6 points per game (8.3 below their season average).
