Arizona State vs Houston Prediction 2/18/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Houston (21-4) vs. Arizona State (12-13)
February 18, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Arizona State +11.5; Over/Under: 133.5
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The Houston Cougars and Arizona State Sun Devils meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Desert Financial Arena. Here’s an Arizona State vs Houston Prediction. This article will include an Arizona State vs Houston Pick.
Houston Cougars Betting Preview
The Houston Cougars beat Baylor and Arizona, and they play Iowa State, Texas Tech, and Cincinnati next. The Houston Cougars are averaging 75.2 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 57.3 points on 38.1 percent shooting. LJ Cryer is averaging 14.3 points and 1.9 rebounds, while Emanuel Sharp is averaging 11.8 points and 2.8 rebounds. J’Wan Roberts is the third double-digit scorer and Milos Uzan is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Houston Cougars are shooting 39.1 percent from beyond the arc and 72.5 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Cougars are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.
Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Preview
The Arizona State Sun Devils lost to TCU and Texas Tech, and they play Kansas State, BYU, and Utah next. The Arizona State Sun Devils are averaging 74.3 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 74.2 points on 42.4 percent shooting. BJ Freeman is averaging 13.5 points and 2.6 assists, while Alston Mason is averaging 12.4 points and 2.6 rebounds. Basheer Jihad is the third double-digit scorer and Joson Sanon is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Arizona State Sun Devils are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 71.6 percent from the free throw line. The Arizona State Sun Devils are allowing 30.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Arizona State Sun Devils will win
- Arizona State has won the first half in each of its last four games against AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Houston Cougars will win
- Houston has won each of its last 19 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Arizona State has lost each of its last seven games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Houston has won the first half in each of its last 14 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Arizona State’s last 10 games at Desert Financial Arena has produced a total of 137+ points.
- Eight of Houston’s last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 127 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Arizona State ranks T27th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (4.9).
- Arizona State ranks 39th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (30.7%).
- Houston ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (57.3).
- Houston ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (19.2).
Arizona State vs Houston Injury Report
Arizona State will be without Austin Nunez, while Jayden Quaintance is questionable with an ankle injury. Houston will be without Ramon Walker Jr. due to a hand injury.
Arizona State vs Houston Prediction
I considered Arizona State and the points, but I just couldn’t do it. Arizona State has lost eight of its last 10 games, and the offense has taken a backseat in these losses. Arizona State also lost games it should’ve won, including games against TCU, Kansas State, and UCF, games in which the Sun Devils were favored. The Houston Cougars are one of the more balanced teams in the country, and this will be a beatdown if ASU doesn’t get its act together. Houston is also undefeated on the road through seven games. Give me Houston in a double-digit road victory.
