Arizona State at Washington State College Basketball Picks & Predictions 2/4/2018

Sunday, February 4, 2018

Friel Court

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The Arizona State Sun Devils travel to Friel Court to play the Washington State Cougars on Sunday, February 4, 2018. The opening line for this game has Arizona State as 8.5 point favorites.

Arizona State comes into this game with an overall record of 16-6. They currently have a point differential of 10.6 as they are averaging 84.9 points per game while giving up 74.3 per contest. Washington State has an overall mark of 9-12. They are averaging 74.3 points per contest and giving up 76.4, which is a point differential of -2.1.

Valuable Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Trends

The Arizona State Sun Devils are 10-9 against the spread this season

The Arizona State Sun Devils are 12-10 against the over/under this year

Important Washington State Cougars Betting Trends

The Washington State Cougars are 9-11 against the spread this season

The Washington State Cougars are 9-11 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 Washington State Cougars Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Shannon Evans averages 16.5 points per game in 34.7 minutes per contest this season. He averages 4.1 assists per contest and 3.8 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 39% for the year while his free throw percentage is 85%. Tra Holder averages 19.1 points per game while playing 35.5 minutes per night this season. He pulls down 4.7 rebounds per game and dishes out 3.9 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 48% while his free throw percentage is at 85%.

Player Spotlight

Malachi Flynn averages 14.5 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 32.8 minutes per contest. He also averages 3.4 rebounds per contest and 4.3 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 40% and his free throw percentage is 81%. Robert Franks averages 18 points per game while playing 32.2 minutes per contest this year. He grabs 6.9 rebounds per game and has 2.1 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 48% and his free throw percentage is at 88%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Sun Devils allow 74.3 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 237th in the nation. They also allow a 43% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the arc, ranking them 121st and 157th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 36.2 rebounds a game which ranks 243rd, and they give up 15.6 assists per contest, which puts them in 313th place in the country. They force 14.9 turnovers per game which ranks them 277th in college basketball. Arizona State averages 84.9 points per contest this season, which ranks them 14th in Division 1. Their average scoring margin is 10.6 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a team, which has them ranked 70th. Behind the arc they shoot 38% which is good for 59th in D-1. They average 36.9 rebounds per game and 14.9 assists per game, which ranks them 118th and 107th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 321st with 11.4 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Cougars surrender 76.4 points per contest, which ranks them 280th in the country. Their defense allows a 45% shooting percentage and a 34% average from 3-point range, ranking them 257th and 146th in those defensive statistics. They rank 244th with 14.1 assists allowed per contest, and 267th with 36.9 rebounds surrendered per game. The Cougars are 31st in the nation in forcing turnovers with 11.3 per game this season. Washington State is 166th in Division 1 with 74.3 points per game this year. They are 183rd in the country in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin is -2.1. They shoot 39% from 3-point range, which is good for 42nd in the nation. They are 241st in college basketball in rebounding with 34.4 boards per game and 78th in assists per contest with 15.3. The Cougars are 143rd in turnovers per game with 13.7.

Advanced Statistics

The Sun Devils are 161st in the country in defensive rating with 101, and their offensive rating of 115.4 is ranked 19th. They are 58th in college basketball in pace with 72.7 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 55% is 49th. As a unit they are 36th in the nation in true shooting percentage with 59% and they shoot 3-pointers on 41% of their shot attempts, ranking 94th in D-1. Arizona State is 327th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.5 times per 100 possessions while forcing 17.4 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 50%, which is 154th in the country.

Advanced Statistics

Washington State is 100th in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 17.3 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.9 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 52%, which is 266th in the nation. The Cougars are 169th in the country in offensive rating with 104.8, and their defensive rating of 107.7 is ranked 300th. In terms of pace they are 158th in Division 1 with 70.5 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 54% is 63rd. As a team they are 81st in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 51% of their shots, ranking 3rd in the nation.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Washington State +8.5

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