The Arizona Wildcats will play the Arizona State Sun Devils in a PAC-12 game on Wednesday night at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Arizona. Arizona has won seven of their last eight games, while Arizona State has lost two of their last three. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Arizona vs Arizona State prediction.
Arizona Preview
The Arizona Wildcats are 21-6 (12-4) this season after they defeated Washington by a score of 91-75 in their last game. Arizona led 52-35 at the half and they were able to coast to the win, but they did allow 40 second half points in the game. The Wildcats shot 47.1% from the field and were +16 in rebounding margin in the game. Arizona lost to Washington State by a score of 77-74 in the game prior to Washington, but did win the previous six games. The Wildcats are scoring 90.1 points per game with 43.4 rebounds per game and 18.9 assists per game, while giving up 73.1 points against per game this year. Caleb Love is averaging 19.4 points per game, 5.0 rebounds per game, and 3.3 assists per game. Arizona is shooting 48.9% from the field, 72.7% on free throws, and 36.9% on three pointers this season. Arizona will play against Oregon after this game.
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Arizona State Preview
The Arizona State Sun Devils are 14-14 (8-9) this year after they defeated Washington State by a score of 73-61 in their last game. Arizona State led 36-29 at halftime and they out scored WSU 37-32 in the second half for the win. The Sun Devils shot 49.2% from the field and recorded 35 rebounds in the game. ASU lost to Washington by a score of 84-82 and Arizona by a score of 105-60 in the two games prior to Washington State. The Sun Devils are scoring 70.2 points per game with 33.6 rebounds per game and 12.3 assists per game, while allowing 73.3 points against per game this season. Frankie Collins is averaging 13.8 points per game, 4.7 rebounds per game, and 3.3 assists per game. Arizona State is shooting 42.1% from the field, 65.7% on free throws, and 31% on three pointers this year.
Arizona vs Arizona State Betting Prediction
Arizona comes into this game with a slim lead in the PAC-12 standings and they have won seven of their last eight games, but they will be on the road here. Arizona State is coming off of a great home win against Washington State, but they are only 8-9 in PAC-12 play. Arizona did beat ASU by a score of 105-60 just a few games ago and the Wildcats are one of the highest scoring teams in the country. These teams are pretty even when looking at defensive numbers, but Arizona is the much better shooting and rebounding team. I know the Sun Devils just beat Washington State, but I don’t think they will be able to keep this game close. Take Arizona to win big.