Arizona State vs Florida Prediction 12-14-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Arizona State vs Florida prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 14th at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Florida Gators Betting Preview

The Florida Gators are 9-0 this year after they defeated Virginia by a score of 87-69 in their last game. Florida led 39-35 at halftime and scored 48 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Gators shot 51.7% from the field, 40% on three pointers, and 71.4% on free throws in the game. Walter Clayton Jr. led Florida with 27 points and four assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Gators defeated Wichita State by a score of 88-51 and Wake Forest by a score of 75-58. Florida has scored 86.6 points per game and they have allowed 65 points against per game, while also averaging 43 rebounds and 15.3 assists per game this season. Walter Clayton Jr. is averaging 18.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, while Florida is shooting 47.3% from the field, 72.2% on free throws, and 33.6% on three pointers this year. 

Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Preview

The Arizona State Sun Devils are 8-1 this season after they defeated San Diego by a score of 90-53 in their last game. Arizona State led 40-33 at the half and they scored 50 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Sun Devils shot 49.1% from the field, 52.2% on three pointers, and 62.9% on free throws in the game. Basheer Jihad led ASU with 19 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Sun Devils defeated St. Mary’s by a score of 68-64 and New Mexico by a score of 85-82. Arizona State has scored 80 points per game and they have allowed 71.1 points against per game, while also averaging 38.2 rebounds and 14.6 assists per game this season. Joson Sanon is averaging 15.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while ASU is shooting 47.1% from the field, 70.2% on free throws, and 39.5% on three pointers this year. 

Why Florida will beat Arizona State

• Florida has won each of its last nine games.
• Arizona State has lost eight of its last nine games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Florida has won the first half in each of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Arizona State vs Florida Prediction 

Florida comes into this game ranked #9 in the country and they are currently undefeated through nine games. The Gators haven’t played a great schedule, but still have wins over Virginia, Wake Forest, and Florida State. Arizona State’s lone loss came in a close game with Gonzaga, but their top two wins are against New Mexico and St. Mary’s, so they really don’t have a solid win yet. Both teams have been very strong on offense this year, but the ASU defense has had some issues, as they are allowing over 71 points against per game. This should be a decent game, but I like Florida’s defense to clamp down in the second half. Take the Gators here.