Arizona State Sun Devils vs BYU Cougars Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Arizona State vs BYU NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Provo.

Arizona State vs BYU Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Sun Devils and Cougars. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPN2, and it's hosted by the Cougars at Marriott Center in Provo, UT. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and BYU is favored by -9.5 vs. Arizona State in a Big 12 conference matchup.

Arizona State vs. BYU Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Arizona State Sun Devils at BYU Cougars
Where: Provo at Marriott Center
Date: Tuesday, December 31st
Betting Odds BYU -9.5, ARZST +354 | BYU -481 O/U 148.5

Sun Devils Preview: Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?

Arizona State improved to 9-2 on the season with a 78-62 road win over UMass on Saturday. The Sun Devils entered the game as -9.5 point favorites and covered the spread, but the total points of 140 fell short of the 151.5 O/U line.

After trailing 33-31 at halftime, Arizona State turned things around in the second half, outscoring UMass 47-29 to secure the win.

Sun Devils Offense Breakdown

Arizona State put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 45.2% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.6%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, hitting 87.5% of their attempts.

Rahsool Diggins led the way with 24 points, knocking down 4 of 8 threes. Basheer Jihad added 20 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field, while Jayden Quaintance contributed 19 points and 11 boards.

Sun Devils Team Defense

Arizona State's defense held strong, allowing just 62 points while limiting their opponent to 38% shooting from the field. The Sun Devils were particularly effective inside, where they gave up 38% shooting on two-point attempts (17/44).

From beyond the arc, Arizona State's defense allowed 6 threes on 16 attempts, a 37% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 10 shots for 55%. The Sun Devils gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Cougars Preview: Can the Cougars Deliver Being Favored at Home?

BYU improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 103-57 win over Florida A&M on Friday. The Cougars were heavy favorites at -33 and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 160 exceeded the O/U line of 147.5.

BYU took control early, leading 50-21 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, scoring 53 points and allowing 36.

Cougars Offense Breakdown

BYU's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 103 points while shooting 54% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, thanks in part to hitting 15 threes at a 44.1% clip and shooting 65.5% on two-pointers.

The Cougars also connected on 76.9% of their free throws and dished out 25 assists. Kanon Catchings led the way with 21 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 57.1% from deep. Dallin Hall and Sterling Young each added 14 points, with Hall contributing 7 assists.

Cougars Team Defense

Despite BYU's defensive struggles, allowing 57 points on 54% shooting, they managed to keep the game close. The Cougars gave up 19/29 from two-point range, with their opponents hitting 65% of their shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, BYU allowed 15/34 shooting, with their opponents connecting at a 44% clip. The Cougars also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 20 free throws, shooting 76%.

Sun Devils vs Cougars Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

The Sun Devils are 2-1 ATS in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
In their last five games at home, the Cougars have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 71 points per game in these contests.
Arizona State has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Cougars have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.