The Washington Huskies (19-4, 10-0 Pac-12) will attempt to prolong their 12-game winning streak against the Arizona State Sun Devils (15-7, 6-4 Pac-12) at Wells-Fargo Arena. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019, and will air on ESPN.
Washington Huskies vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Free Prediction
In the Huskies’ last matchup, they beat the Arizona Wildcats, 67-60. Washington held the Wildcats to an effective field goal percentage of 0.415 (below their season average of 0.495). Arizona, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.302 (above their season average of 0.251). Washington was lifted by Matisse Thybulle, who recorded 15 points, five steals and five blocks.
The Sun Devils were blown out by the Washington State Cougars in their last outing, 91-70. Washington State was successful at getting and making free throws. The Cougars made 27 of their 33 free throws (81.8 percent), while the Sun Devils were just 19-33 (57.6 percent). Luguentz Dort put together a good game for Arizona State, leading the team in scoring with 22 points on 6-for-12 shooting.
After the Huskies won the lone contest against the Sun Devils last season, 68-64, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Huskies had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 24.2) and had a better turnover percentage (15.9 vs. 19.6).
It will be a showdown of conflicting styles as the fast-breaking Sun Devils (ranked 34th in the NCAA in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Huskies (303rd in possessions per game).
Washington Huskies vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Washington ranks 28th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Arizona State ranks 270th (26.6).
The Sun Devils rank fifth in rebounds per game (42.2) while the Huskies rank 236th (33.2).
Washington ranks second in blocks per game (6.2) while Arizona State ranks 120th (3.1).
The Huskies average 8.8 steals per game, which ranks 14th in the country. The Sun Devils rank 119th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
Arizona State ranks 105th in assists per game (14.2) while Washington ranks 117th in assists allowed per game (12.8).
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The Huskies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.8, up from 8.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Sun Devils have scored an average of 78.8 points per game (3.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.0 points per game (6.3 above their season average).
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