Kansas vs Arizona State Prediction 1/8/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Kansas vs Arizona State Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, January 8th, at the Allen Fieldhouse. Let’s take a look at a look at Kansas Jayhawks vs Arizona State Sun Devils Pick. 

These two teams have faced off twice before and Arizona State has won each of the games. In 2018, Arizona State ended up 80-76. 

Tale of Two Games for Kansas

It has been a tale of two games the last two games for Kansas. Two games ago against West Virginia, the offense scored only 61 points and they ended u losing by a point. In the last game against UCF, it was a whole lot different though and it was a blowout win. The offense put up 99 points while the defense gave up only 48 points and that led to the victory. Hunter Dickinson put up 27 points, nine rebounds, and one assist. There were four different players that put up at least 11 points. Kansas shot 50.6 percent from the field and 39.1 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Kansas on the season is averaging 79.3 points while their defense is giving up 64.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 91st in the league while the defense is ranked 30th. They are averaging 19 assists per game which is 8th in the league. Hunter Dickinson has been the top player averaging 16 points while shooting 55.4 percent from the field. He still is a liability on the defensive end, but he’s a good offensive player, there is no doubt about that. Zeke Mayo, the transfer from South Dakota State has been good and is the second-leading scorer averaging 14 points per game. 

Arizona State Looks for Second Straight Win

Arizona State has played pretty well heading into this game, and they are coming off another victory in the last game. Arizona State scored 81 points against Colorado and that was enough for the 20-point victory. At halftime, they were up 40-27 and in the second half, they pulled away even further. BJ Freeman had a strong game putting up 19 points, four rebounds, and four assists. Arizona State shot 51.9 percent from the field and 46.4 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Arizona State is averaging 77 points while their defense is giving up 70.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 141st in the league while the defense is ranked 176th in the league. Forward Basheer Jihad is averaging 13.5 points while shooting 48.6 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from behind the three-point line. In this game, the offense is going to need to be good, but the defense is also going to need to step up in a big way. On the road, getting out to a fast start is going to be key. Joson Sanon is dealing with an injury and is questionable for this game. 

Why Arizona State Will Cover Against Kansas

• Kansas has won 71 of its last 73 games at Allen Fieldhouse against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Arizona State has lost each of its last six night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Arizona State has lost the first half in five of its last six games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.

Arizona State vs Kansas Prediction

Yes, Kansas looked impressive in the last game, but this number is a little bit of an overreaction. This Arizona State is a good offensive team and they are averaging 77 points per game. The Kansas defense isn’t going to be as good, and that is going to need to be the difference here. Kansas State probably still uses the home crowd to come away with a win, but Arizona State is going to keep it within 10 points. Back Arizona State against the spread.