Arizona State at Oregon State Expert NCAA Basketball Picks 3/3/2019

Sunday, March 3, 2019

Gill Coliseum

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The Arizona State Sun Devils travel to Gill Coliseum to play the Oregon State Beavers on Sunday, March 3, 2019. The opening line for this matchup has Oregon State as 2 point favorites.

Arizona State comes into this game with an overall record of 19-9. They currently have a point differential of 4.8 as they are averaging 78.1 points per game while giving up 73.3 per contest. Oregon State has an overall record of 17-10. They are averaging 73.5 points per game and surrendering 68.9, good for a point differential of 4.6.

Valuable Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Trends

The Arizona State Sun Devils are 14-13-1 against the spread

The Arizona State Sun Devils are 11-17-0 against the over/under

Important Oregon State Beavers Betting Trends

The Oregon State Beavers are 16-11-0 against the spread

The Oregon State Beavers are 12-15-0 against the over/under

Key Arizona State Sun Devils Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Oregon State Beavers Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Remy Martin averages 13.0 points per game in 33.6 minutes per contest. He averages 5.2 assists per contest and 3.0 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 40% for the year while his free throw percentage is 73%. Luguentz Dort comes into this contest averaging 16.1 points per game while playing 31.4 minutes per night. He pulls down 4.4 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.4 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 48% while his free throw percentage is at 69%.

Player Spotlight

Stephen Thompson Jr. averages 16.4 points per game and he sees the court an average of 36.4 minutes per contest. He also averages 4.4 rebounds per contest and 3.5 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage is 73%. Tres Tinkle averages 20.0 points per game while playing 36.0 minutes per contest. He grabs 8.0 rebounds per game and has 4.1 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 48% and his free throw percentage is at 78%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Sun Devils allow 73.3 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 228th in Division 1. They also allow a 41% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the arc, ranking them 54th and 135th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 35.3 rebounds a game which ranks 204th, and they give up 13.5 assists per contest which puts them in 213th place in the NCAA. They force 14.1 turnovers per game which ranks them 246th in the nation. Arizona State averages 78.1 points per contest this season, which ranks them 57th in the country. Their average scoring margin is 4.8 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a team, which has them ranked 180th. Behind the arc they shoot 34% which is good for 227th in D-1. They average 40.5 rebounds per game and 13.8 assists per contest, which ranks them 12th and 148th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 102nd with 13.8 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Beavers surrender 68.9 points per contest, which ranks them 110th in the NCAA. Their defense allows a 43% shooting percentage and a 37% average from 3-point range, ranking them 105th and 300th in those defensive statistics. They rank 156th with 12.8 assists allowed per contest, and 76th with 32.9 rebounds surrendered per game. The Beavers are 74th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 12.1 per game. Oregon State is 152nd in the country with 73.5 points per game this year. They are 62nd in the D-1 in shooting at 47%, while their average scoring margin is 4.6. They shoot 32% from 3-point range, which is good for 288th in the nation. They are 183rd in the country in rebounding with 35.4 boards per game and 53rd in assists per contest with 15.3. The Beavers are 240th in turnovers per game with 12.5.

Advanced Statistics

The Sun Devils have an offensive rating of 106, which is ranked 127th. They are 46th in college basketball in pace with 72.7 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 51% is 205th. As a unit they are 193rd in the nation in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 36% of their shot attempts, ranking 241st in D-1. Arizona State is 195th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Oregon State is 187th in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 16.1 times per 100 possessions. The Beavers have an offensive rating of 108.4, which is ranked 75th. They are 276th in D-1 in pace with 67.5 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 53% is 100th. As a unit they are 73rd in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 37% of their shot attempts, ranking 222nd in the country.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Oregon State -2

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