Arizona State vs Cal Poly Prediction 11-20-24 College Basketball Picks
Cal Poly (3-2) vs. Arizona State (4-1)
November 20, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Arizona State -17.5; Over/Under: +151.5
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The Cal Poly Mustangs and Arizona State Sun Devils meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Desert Financial Arena. Here’s an Arizona State vs Cal Poly Prediction. This article will include an Arizona State vs Cal Poly Pick.
Cal Poly Mustangs Betting Preview
The Cal Poly Mustangs beat Seattle and Eastern Washington, and they play Saint Mary’s, Grambling, and Stanford next. The Cal Poly Mustangs are averaging 81.4 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 78.4 points on 41.8 percent shooting. Owen Koonce is averaging 14 points and 4 rebounds, while Isaac Jessup is averaging 14 points and 3.3 rebounds. Jarred Hyder is the third double-digit scorer and Mac Riniker is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The Cal Poly Mustangs are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 73.8 percent from the free throw line. The Cal Poly Mustangs are allowing 30.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.
Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Preview
The Arizona State Sun Devils beat Grand Canyon and St. Thomas-Minnesota, and they play New Mexico, San Diego, and Florida next. The Arizona State Sun Devils are averaging 76.8 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 70.4 points on 39.7 percent shooting. Basheer Jihad is averaging 13 points and 1.6 assists, while Joson Sanon is averaging 12.8 points and 3.6 rebounds. Alston Mason is the third double-digit scorer and BJ Freeman is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Arizona State Sun Devils are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.5 percent from the free throw line. The Arizona State Sun Devils are allowing 28.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Arizona State Sun Devils will win
- Cal Poly has lost each of its last eight road night games against non-conference opponents.
- Arizona State has won each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Cal Poly has lost the first half in 13 of its last 14 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Arizona State ranks T37th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (1.8).
- Arizona State ranks T41st among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.4).
- Cal Poly ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (12.2).
- Cal Poly ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (18.6).
Arizona State vs Cal Poly Prediction
The Arizona State Sun Devils have the ability to blow the doors off, but this could also be a look-ahead spot with New Mexico and Florida on deck. The Cal Poly Mustangs are coming off back-to-back underdog wins over Seattle and Eastern Washington, and they’ve covered 7 of their last 9 games overall. Cal Poly has played above-average ball at both ends of the floor so far. Give me the road dog.
