The Washington State Cougars (21-6) travel to face off against the Arizona State Sun Devils (13-14) on Saturday, February 24th. This game will be played at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe and televised on ESPN2. Washington State is coming off a win in their previous game, while Arizona State is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Arizona. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.
Washington State Cougars vs Arizona State Sun Devils
The Washington State Cougars Are Coming Off A Win
Washington State has been on a roll lately, winning eight straight games to improve their record to 21-6. They have been especially good on the road, going 7-3 this season and winning their last five games away from home.
Today, the Cougars are favored by five points against Arizona State. They have been the favorite in 18 of their 27 games this season, going 15-3 in those contests. Their average scoring margin on the road is +1.8 compared to +12.9 at home.
Washington State has an overall ATS record of 15-11-1 this season. On the road, the Cougars have an ATS mark of 6-3-1. As the favorite, Washington State has gone 9-9 vs. the spread this year. Over their last three road games, the Cougars are 3-0 ATS.
Washington State’s over/under record this season is 12-15 and today’s over/under line of 138.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (142). So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 143 points.
The Arizona State Sun Devils Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Arizona State is 10-5 at home this season, and they are 5-8 as underdogs. They are coming off a 105-60 loss to Arizona, and their record in their last 10 home games is 5-5.
The Sun Devils have an average scoring margin of +2.1 at home compared to -11.8 on the road. They are 13-14 overall, and their record in Pac-12 play is 7-8.
Arizona State’s ATS record this season is 11-15, including a 7-8 mark at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Sun Devils have gone 7-3 vs. the spread. At home this year, their ATS record is 5-5 over their last 10.
Today’s over/under line of 138.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Arizona State’s games this season (143.8). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 156 points.
Washington State Offense Breakdown
Coming off their recent game, the Washington State offense tallied 77 points in a matchup against Arizona. Their field goal percentage for the game was 41.9%, and they made 6 threes. Isaac Jones is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 15.8 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Myles Rice brings a PPG average of 15.5 into the game.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Jones (F) | 15.8 | 7.6 | 1.4 |
| Myles Rice (G) | 15.5 | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Jaylen Wells (F) | 11.8 | 4.4 | 1.0 |
Arizona State Offense Breakdown
In their latest game, Arizona State offense put up 60 points against Arizona. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 36.2% and made 6 threes. The top scorer for the Sun Devils was Adam Miller with 16 points, while Jose Perez also chipped in with 14 points.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankie Collins (G) | 13.8 | 4.7 | 3.3 |
| Jose Perez (G) | 13.0 | 3.8 | 2.7 |
| Jamiya Neal (G) | 11.6 | 5.6 | 1.9 |
Washington State Team Defense
This season, the Washington State defense has been impressive, holding the 50th position in the country while permitting an average of 66.8 points per contest. In today’s game, the Washington State defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 5 three-pointers while giving up 74 points.
Arizona State Team Defense
Currently, the Sun Devils’ defense holds the 220th rank in the nation, allowing 73.8 points per game. Against Arizona in their most recent game, the Arizona State defense gave up a total of 105 points while allowing Arizona to hit 57% of their shots.
Cougars vs Sun Devils Trends
- Through their last ten road games, Washington State has an ATS record of just 6-3-1. However, their overall record was 7-3 while averaging 72 points per game.
- In their last five games at home, the Sun Devils have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 69 points per game in these contests.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Sun Devils have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Cougars have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
Cougars vs Sun Devils Prediction
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +5, the Sun Devils is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 138.5, and our model predicts the Cougars and Sun Devils to score a combined 144 points. We recommend betting on the over.
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Last updated:February 24, 2024 Arizona State Sun Devils, Washington State Cougars