Arizona vs Arizona State Prediction 1/14/26 College Basketball Picks Today

The Arizona State Sun Devils and Arizona Wildcats meet Wednesday in the college basketball action at the McKale Memorial Center. Here’s a Arizona vs Arizona State Prediction. This article will include a Arizona vs Arizona State Pick.

Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Preview

The Arizona State Sun Devils lost to BYU, beat Kansas State, and they play Houston next. Arizona State has lost 4 of its last 5 games.

The Arizona State Sun Devils are averaging 80.8 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 78.8 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Maurice Odum is averaging 16.4 points and 6.4 assists, while Anthony Johnson is averaging 14.9 points and 3.1 rebounds. Massamba Diop is the third double-digit scorer and Bryce Ford is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The Arizona State Sun Devils are shooting 32.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Arizona State Sun Devils are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.6 rebounds per game.

Arizona Wildcats Betting Preview

The Arizona Wildcats beat Kansas State and TCU, and they play UCF next. Arizona has won 16 straight games.

The Arizona Wildcats are averaging 91.2 points on 51.8 percent shooting and allowing 68 points on 39.4 percent shooting. Koa Peat is averaging 14.8 points and 2.9 assists, while Brayden Burries is averaging 14.6 points and 4.3 rebounds. Jaden Bradley is the third double-digit scorer, and Motiejus Krivas is grabbing 8.4 rebounds. The Arizona Wildcats are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 73.5 percent from the free throw line. The Arizona Wildcats are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Arizona Wildcats will win

• Arizona has won each of its last 24 games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team at McKale Memorial Center.
• Arizona State has lost each of its last 10 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Arizona has won the first half in each of its last 18 games as a top-3 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Arizona State’s last six games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 165 or fewer points.
• Four of Arizona’s last five games have produced a total of 170+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Arizona ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (59.9%).
• Arizona ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (43.9).
• Arizona State ranks T26th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (19.1).
• Arizona State ranks 35th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (25.5).

Arizona vs Arizona State Prediction

Arizona is the better team and has been a buzz saw for much of the season, so a blowout here wouldn’t be surprising. However, Arizona State has had moments this season, which includes an upset over Oklahoma, a nice win over Santa Clara, and just beating a good Kansas State side. If Arizona State puts some sort of effort into its defense, it can hang. This is a rivalry spot, and I love getting points where I can get them. We’ll find out in the first five minutes how this game is going to go. If Arizona State wants to defend, we’ll have a somewhat competitive game. Either way, I’ll grab the points.