Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Arizona State Sun Devils Prediction, 11/10/2022 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Arizona State Sun Devils

Date: Thursday, November 10, 2022

Location: Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, AZ

TV: Hulu Live TV

The Arizona State Sun Devils (1-0) are welcoming the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (0-1) at Desert Financial Arena on Thursday.

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks played Michigan State and took a loss by a score of 73-55 in their last game. Northern Arizona wrapped up the game having earned a 31.7% field goal percentage (19 of 60) and knocked down 8 of their 30 shots from 3-point land. From the charity stripe, the Lumberjacks made 9 of their 13 attempts for a percentage of 69.2%. In reference to grabbing boards, they earned 32 with 7 of them being offensive. They also doled out 13 assists for the matchup as well as forcing the other team into 9 turnovers and getting 5 steals. When it comes to defense, Northern Arizona allowed the other team to go 44.6% from the floor on 29 out of 65 shooting. Michigan State earned 17 assists and had 6 steals for the contest. Furthermore, Michigan State snagged 42 rebounds (10 offensive, 32 defensive), but wrapped up the game with no rejections. Michigan State went 75.0% from the charity stripe by burying 6 of their 8 attempts. They made 9 out of their 27 attempts from distance. In relation to fouls, the Lumberjacks finished with 13 while Michigan State accounted for 16 fouls.

Jalen Cone is a guy who was important in this matchup. He finished 42.1% from the field and dished out 4 assists. He played for 37 minutes and totaled 10 rebounds. He left the arena with 20 points on 8 of 19 shooting.

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Northern Arizona enters this one with a win-loss record of 0-1 on the campaign. They lose possession by turning the ball over 12.0 times per contest and as a squad they commit 13.0 personal fouls every game. As a unit, Northern Arizona is snagging 37.0 boards per game and is sitting with 13 assists so far this year, which has them ranked 154th in the country in terms of passing the rock. The Lumberjacks are shooting 26.7% on shots from distance (8 of 30) and 69.2% from the charity stripe. They currently have an average of 55.0 pts per game (268th in Division 1) while hitting 31.7% from the field.

On the defensive end of the court, the Lumberjacks are able to force 9.0 turnovers per game while drawing 16.0 fouls. They are 313th in college basketball in giving up assists to the opposition with 17 surrendered this year. The Lumberjacks defensively are allowing a FG percentage of 44.6% (29 of 65) and they relinquish 46.0 boards per game as a basketball team. They concede 33.3% on shots from downtown and they are 254th in college basketball in points per game allowed (73.0).

For their last game, the Arizona State Sun Devils walked away with a victory by a final of 62-59 when they faced Tarleton State. The Sun Devils earned 31 defensive rebounds and 14 offensive boards for a total of 45 in the matchup. They also turned the ball over 21 times, while earning 8 steals in this contest. Tarleton State was called for 27 fouls for this game which took the Sun Devils to the charity stripe for a total of 29 tries. They were able to bury 14 of them for a rate of 48.3%. In the matter of shots from distance, Arizona State knocked down 6 out of 24 tries (25.0%). In all, the Sun Devils shot 21 out of 62 from the floor which had them shooting 33.9%. The Sun Devils allowed Tarleton State to bury 19 out of their 55 attempts from the floor which left them shooting 34.5% for this contest. They finished 14.3% from behind the 3-point line by going 2 of 14 and ended up shooting 19 out of 32 from the free throw line (59.4%). In reference to how they attacked the glass, Arizona State permitted Tarleton State to collect 33 overall (5 offensive).

Frankie Collins ended up having an impact for the Sun Devils in this contest. He knocked down 8 out of 24 in this matchup giving him a field goal percentage of 33.3%, and had 3 rebounds. He accumulated 21 points in his 37 minutes on the hardwood and added 4 dimes in the matchup.

Arizona State has a mark of 1-0 so far this year. The Sun Devils are committing 27.0 fouls per contest and they shoot 48.3% from the charity stripe. They are earning an assist 10.0 times per game (216th in college basketball) and they turn it over 21.0 times per contest. Arizona State has totaled 62 points on the campaign and they grab 54.0 rebounds per contest. On the offensive side of the court, the Sun Devils are hitting on 33.9% from the floor, which ranks 270th in D-1.

The Arizona State defense gives up 14.3% on shots from behind the 3-point line (2 of 14) and their opponents are making 59.4% of their foul shots. They have relinquished 10.0 assists and 39.0 rebounds on a nightly basis, which is ranked 179th and 270th in those categories on the defensive end. The Sun Devils defensively are ranked 154th in the country in points per game surrendered with 59.0. They are able to force 17.0 TO's per game and have allowed teams to shoot 34.5% from the field (125th in college hoops).

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Northern Arizona

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