Arizona State at UCLA NCAA Basketball Point Spread Picks 1/24/2019

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Pauley Pavilion

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The Arizona State Sun Devils travel to Pauley Pavilion to play the UCLA Bruins on Thursday, January 24, 2019. The opening line for this matchup has UCLA as 1 point favorites.

Arizona State heads into this matchup with a mark of 13-5. They currently have a point differential of 6.7 as they are averaging 79.1 points per contest while giving up 72.4 per game. UCLA has an overall mark of 10-8. They are averaging 78.0 points per contest and giving up 75.1, which is a point differential of 2.9.

Valuable Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Trends

The Arizona State Sun Devils are 9-8-1 against the spread

The Arizona State Sun Devils are 7-11-0 against the over/under

Important UCLA Bruins Betting Trends

The UCLA Bruins are 7-11-0 against the spread

The UCLA Bruins are 8-10-0 against the over/under

Key Arizona State Sun Devils Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key UCLA Bruins Injuries

11/05/18 F Shareef O'Neal Heart is out for season
11/05/18 G Tyger Campbell ACL is out for season

Player Spotlight

Remy Martin averages 12.3 points per game in 31.9 minutes per contest. He averages 4.3 assists per contest and 3.2 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 39% for the year while his free throw percentage is 72%. Luguentz Dort comes into this contest averaging 16.4 points per game while playing 31.7 minutes per night. He pulls down 4.4 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.6 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 44% while his free throw percentage is at 63%.

Player Spotlight

Jaylen Hands averages 11.8 points per game and he sees the court an average of 30.3 minutes per contest. He also averages 3.7 rebounds per contest and 6.4 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 38% and his free throw percentage is 76%. Kris Wilkes averages 17.1 points per game while playing 30.6 minutes per contest. He grabs 4.9 rebounds per game and has 1.8 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage is at 63%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Sun Devils allow 72.4 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 210th in Division 1. They also allow a 40% shooting percentage and a 33% average from behind the arc, ranking them 40th and 135th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 34.8 rebounds a game which ranks 174th, and they give up 13.0 assists per contest which puts them in 176th place in the NCAA. They force 14.1 turnovers per game which ranks them 209th in the nation. Arizona State averages 79.1 points per contest this season, which ranks them 55th in the country. Their average scoring margin is 6.7 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a team, which has them ranked 186th. Behind the arc they shoot 35% which is good for 164th in D-1. They average 41.8 rebounds per game and 14.2 assists per contest, which ranks them 8th and 140th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 164th with 13.4 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Bruins surrender 75.1 points per contest, which ranks them 262nd in the NCAA. Their defense allows a 41% shooting percentage and a 33% average from 3-point range, ranking them 56th and 133rd in those defensive statistics. They rank 338th with 16.3 assists allowed per contest, and 269th with 36.9 rebounds surrendered per game. The Bruins are 29th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 11.4 per game. UCLA is 73rd in the country with 78.0 points per game this year. They are 138th in the D-1 in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin is 2.9. They shoot 33% from 3-point range, which is good for 243rd in the nation. They are 5th in the country in rebounding with 43.1 boards per game and 100th in assists per contest with 14.7. The Bruins are 64th in turnovers per game with 14.9.

Advanced Statistics

The Sun Devils have an offensive rating of 107, which is ranked 121st. They are 67th in college basketball in pace with 72.9 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 51% is 213th. As a unit they are 212th in the nation in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 35% of their shot attempts, ranking 275th in D-1. Arizona State is 253rd in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15.5 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

UCLA is 124th in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 17 times per 100 possessions. The Bruins are 188th in the country in offensive rating with 103.6. In terms of pace they are 26th in Division 1 with 74.8 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 52% is 167th. As a team they are 226th in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 36% of their shots, ranking 242nd in the nation.

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

Guy's Pick: Take UCLA -1

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