The Arizona State Sun Devils and Texas Longhorns meet Monday in the college basketball action at the Lahaina Civic Center. Here’s a Texas vs Arizona State Prediction. This article will include a Texas vs Arizona State Pick.
Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Preview
The Arizona State Sun Devils beat Georgia State and Hawaii, and they play Oklahoma next. Arizona State has won 4 of its last 5 games.
The Arizona State Sun Devils are averaging 77 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 69 points on 40.4 percent shooting. Maurice Odum is averaging 14.8 points and 7.2 assists, while Massamba Diop is averaging 13.6 points and 6.2 rebounds. Anthony Johnson is the third double-digit scorer and Bryce Ford is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Arizona State Sun Devils are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 66.7 percent from the free throw line. The Arizona State Sun Devils are allowing 27.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.
Texas Longhorns Betting Preview
The Texas Longhorns beat Kansas City and Rider, and they play Virginia next. Texas has won 4 straight games.
The Texas Longhorns are averaging 84 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 62.6 points on 36.7 percent shooting. Matas Vokietaitis is averaging 16 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Dailyn Swain is averaging 15.2 points and 6.6 rebounds. Tramon Mark is dishing 2.6 assists and Jordan Pope is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Texas Longhorns are shooting 31 percent from beyond the arc and 65.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Texas Longhorns are allowing 28.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Texas Longhorns will win
- Texas has won each of its last four games.
- Arizona State has lost 10 of its last 13 night games.
- Texas has won the first half in each of its last 12 night games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Arizona State Sun Devils will win
- Arizona State has won each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Texas has lost each of its last three games played at neutral venues.
Total Points Facts
- Twenty-three of Texas’ last 24 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
- Each of Arizona State’s last eight games against the Southeastern Conference Conference have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Texas ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (3.4).
- Texas ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (10.7%).
- Arizona State ranks T30th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.8).
- Arizona State ranks 42nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (27.4%).
Texas vs Arizona State Prediction
Texas is getting better as the season plays out, and that defense gives the Longhorns the edge. However, Texas also hasn’t played in 6 days, so who knows if some of the momentum is shot. Also, Arizona State can push the pace and score the ball, so this will be a test for Texas. Arizona State also just played Hawaii at the Stan Sheriff Center and won, so it’s already used to the environment, time difference, etc. Arizona State will have its chances to make the Longhorns uncomfortable and hang around. Give me the points.