Arizona State at Oregon State College Basketball Picks & Predictions 2/24/2018

Saturday, February 24, 2018

Gill Coliseum

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The Arizona State Sun Devils travel to Gill Coliseum to play the Oregon State Beavers on Saturday, February 24, 2018. The opening line for this game has Arizona State as 2 point favorites.

Arizona State heads into this matchup with a mark of 19-8. They currently have a point differential of 8.9 as they are averaging 83.8 points per contest while giving up 74.9 per game. Oregon State has an overall record of 13-14. They are averaging 73.1 points per game and surrendering 70.5, good for a point differential of 2.6.

Valuable Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Trends

The Arizona State Sun Devils are 12-12 against the spread this season

The Arizona State Sun Devils are 14-13 against the over/under this year

Important Oregon State Beavers Betting Trends

The Oregon State Beavers are 9-17 against the spread this season

The Oregon State Beavers are 12-15 against the over/under this year

Key Arizona State Sun Devils Injuries

11/14/17 F Ramon Vila Left Team is out for season
11/14/17 F Zylan Cheatham Eligibility is out for season
01/01/18 F Carlton Bragg Personal has left team

Key Oregon State Beavers Injuries

12/02/17 G Jaquori McLaughlin Left Team is out for season
11/05/17 C Cheikh N'diaye Shoulder is out indefinitely
02/23/18 F Alfred Hollins Ankle is "?" Saturday vs Arizona State

Player Spotlight

Shannon Evans averages 17.1 points per game in 34 minutes per contest this season. He averages 3.8 assists per contest and 3.4 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 38% for the year while his free throw percentage is 87%. Tra Holder averages 18.7 points per game while playing 34.9 minutes per night this season. He pulls down 4.5 rebounds per game and dishes out 3.7 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 47% while his free throw percentage is at 84%.

Player Spotlight

Stephen Thompson Jr. averages 15.9 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 36.4 minutes per contest. He also averages 3.2 rebounds per contest and 3.3 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage is 67%. Tres Tinkle averages 18 points per game while playing 36.3 minutes per contest this year. He grabs 7 rebounds per game and has 3.7 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage is at 87%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Sun Devils allow 74.9 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 241st in the nation. They also allow a 43% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the arc, ranking them 142nd and 135th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 36.4 rebounds a game which ranks 259th, and they give up 15.2 assists per contest, which puts them in 302nd place in the country. They force 14.9 turnovers per game which ranks them 292nd in college basketball. Arizona State averages 83.8 points per contest this season, which ranks them 20th in Division 1. Their average scoring margin is 8.9 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a team, which has them ranked 90th. Behind the arc they shoot 37% which is good for 112th in D-1. They average 36.1 rebounds per game and 14.4 assists per game, which ranks them 126th and 128th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 326th with 11.0 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Beavers surrender 70.5 points per contest, which ranks them 128th in the country. Their defense allows a 43% shooting percentage and a 35% average from 3-point range, ranking them 119th and 171st in those defensive statistics. They rank 85th with 12.2 assists allowed per contest, and 76th with 32.7 rebounds surrendered per game. The Beavers are 161st in the nation in forcing turnovers with 13.1 per game this season. Oregon State is 206th in Division 1 with 73.1 points per game this year. They are 81st in the country in shooting at 47%, while their average scoring margin is 2.6. They shoot 33% from 3-point range, which is good for 280th in the nation. They are 207th in college basketball in rebounding with 34.9 boards per game and 100th in assists per contest with 14.9. The Beavers are 124th in turnovers per game with 13.6.

Advanced Statistics

The Sun Devils are 168th in the country in defensive rating with 102, and their offensive rating of 114.1 is ranked 26th. They are 47th in college basketball in pace with 72.7 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 54% is 74th. As a unit they are 50th in the nation in true shooting percentage with 58% and they shoot 3-pointers on 41% of their shot attempts, ranking 93rd in D-1. Arizona State is 336th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.2 times per 100 possessions while forcing 17.6 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 50%, which is 159th in the country.

Advanced Statistics

Oregon State is 99th in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 17.1 times per 100 possessions while forcing 16.5 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 49%, which is 100th in the nation. The Beavers are 143rd in the country in offensive rating with 106.2, and their defensive rating of 102.4 is ranked 181st. In terms of pace they are 267th in Division 1 with 67.9 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 52% is 151st. As a team they are 126th in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 32% of their shots, ranking 290th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Arizona State/Oregon State college basketball game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Oregon State +2

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