Arizona State at California College Basketball Picks & Predictions 1/9/2019

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Haas Pavilion

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The Arizona State Sun Devils travel to Haas Pavilion to play the California Golden Bears on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. The opening line for this matchup has Arizona State as 9.5 point favorites.

Arizona State comes into this game with an overall record of 10-4. They currently have a point differential of 7.4 as they are averaging 80.4 points per game while giving up 73.0 per contest. California has an overall mark of 5-9. They are averaging 73.7 points per contest and giving up 79.6, which is a point differential of -5.9.

Valuable Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Trends

The Arizona State Sun Devils are 7-6-1 against the spread

The Arizona State Sun Devils are 5-9-0 against the over/under

Important California Golden Bears Betting Trends

The California Golden Bears are 5-9-0 against the spread

The California Golden Bears are 9-5-0 against the over/under

Key Arizona State Sun Devils Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key California Golden Bears Injuries

01/08/19 G Paris Austin Ankle is questionable Wednesday vs Arizona State

Player Spotlight

Luguentz Dort comes into this contest averaging 17.5 points per game while playing 32.5 minutes per night this season. He pulls down 5.1 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.5 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 49% while his free throw percentage currently sits at 66%. Remy Martin averages 12.0 points per game in 31.4 minutes per contest this season. He averages 4.0 assists per contest and 3.4 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 38% for the year while his free throw percentage is 77%.

Player Spotlight

Paris Austin averages 14.1 points per game while playing 34.8 minutes per contest this year. He grabs 2.8 rebounds per game and has 5.2 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 49% and his free throw percentage is at 74%. Justice Sueing averages 14.0 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 33.2 minutes per contest. He also averages 6.4 rebounds per contest and 1.6 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 39% and his free throw percentage is 87%.

Useful Team Statistics

Arizona State averages 80.4 points per contest this season, which ranks them 55th in the NCAA. Their average scoring margin is 7.4 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a team, which has them ranked 198th. Behind the arc they shoot 33% which is good for 225th in the nation. They average 43.1 rebounds per game and 14.1 assists per game, which ranks them 7th and 149th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 178th with 13.4 per game. The Sun Devils allow 73.0 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 222nd in the country. They also allow a 40% shooting percentage and a 32% average from behind the arc, ranking them 52nd and 123rd in those defensive categories. Opponents average 34.6 rebounds a game which ranks 160th and they give up 12.9 assists per contest, which puts them in 159th place in Division 1. They force 14.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 212th in D-1.

Useful Team Statistics

California is 185th in the country with 73.7 points per game this year. They are 127th in Division 1 in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin is -5.9. They shoot 37% from 3-point range, which is good for 76th in the nation. They are 348th in the NCAA in rebounding with 28.7 boards per game, and 326th in assists per contest with 10.9. The Golden Bears are 307th in turnovers per game with 11.6. The Golden Bears surrender 79.6 points per contest, which ranks them 321st in D-1. Their defense allows a 50% shooting percentage and a 39% average from 3-point range, ranking them 343rd and 334th in those defensive statistics. They rank 296th with 14.9 assists allowed per contest and 161st with 34.6 rebounds surrendered per game. The Golden Bears are 142nd in country in forcing turnovers with 13.4 per game.

Advanced Statistics

The Sun Devils have an offensive rating of 106.8, which is ranked 125th. They are 53rd in college basketball in pace with 73.9 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 50% is 238th. As a unit they are 223rd in the nation in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 33% of their shot attempts, ranking 312th in D-1. Arizona State is 258th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15.2 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

California is 267th in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15.1 times per 100 possessions. The Golden Bears are 128th in the country in offensive rating with 106.7. In terms of pace they are 259th in Division 1 with 69 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 52% is 154th. As a team they are 93rd in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 34% of their shots, ranking 295th in the nation.

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

Guy's Pick: Take California +9.5

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