Arizona State Sun Devils vs Kansas State Wildcats Matchup

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

Kansas State vs Arizona State Prediction

Planning on watching today's Wildcats and Sun Devils game? Catch the action at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, AZ, as the Sun Devils hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 141 points, and Arizona State is favored by -2 vs. Kansas State in a Big 12 conference matchup.

Kansas State vs. Arizona State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Kansas State Wildcats at Arizona State Sun Devils
Where: Tempe at Desert Financial Arena
Date: Tuesday, February 4th
Betting Odds ARZST -2, KANST +110 | ARZST -132 O/U 141

Wildcats Preview: Will Kansas State Win on the Road?

Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game/Games

The Wildcats improved to 10-11 on the season with an 80-61 road win over Iowa State on Saturday. Kansas State entered the game as +14.5 point underdogs but pulled off the upset.

After leading 37-35 at halftime, the Wildcats clamped down defensively, allowing just 26 points in the second half while scoring 43. The total points for the game finished at 141, just under the 143.5 O/U line.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Kansas State put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 20 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.4%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, making 18 of 21 attempts for 85.7%.

Dug McDaniel and Tamin Lipsey each scored 20 points, with McDaniel adding 5 assists. Coleman Hawkins was perfect from three, hitting 3 of 3, and finished with 17 points and 7 rebounds. The Wildcats also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and had 12 assists as a team.

Wildcats Team Defense

Defensively, Kansas State held their opponent to just 61 points, with a field goal percentage of 36% (19/52). They limited two-point shooting to 32%, with the other team making 11 of 34 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Kansas State allowed 8 threes on 18 attempts, a 44% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 15, shooting 78%. Kansas State gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Sun Devils Preview: Can Arizona State Secure a Home Victory?

Arizona State Sun Devils Recent Game/Games

Arizona State dropped to 12-9 on the season after a 81-72 home loss to Arizona on Saturday. The Sun Devils, who were +7 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 153, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.

ASU trailed 35-34 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 46 points while scoring 38. The Sun Devils will need to tighten up on defense to improve their record moving forward.

Sun Devils Offense Breakdown

Arizona State's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting just 36.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.6%, with two-point shooting at 38.2% and three-point shooting at 35.3% (12/34). They hit 71.4% of their free throws, going 10/14 from the line.

Caleb Love led the way with 27 points, 7 assists, and 6 rebounds, hitting 5 of 9 from deep (55.6%). BJ Freeman added 19 points, shooting 4 of 10 from three, while Adam Miller connected on 3 of 5 from beyond the arc, finishing with 16 points. Basheer Jihad struggled, shooting 29.4% overall and 2 of 7 from three.

Sun Devils Team Defense

Despite Arizona State's defensive efforts, they allowed 81 points in their previous game. The opposing team shot 36% from the field, hitting 25 of their 68 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the opponents connected on 12 of 34 three-point attempts, shooting 35%. They also went 10/14 from the free-throw line, making 71% of their foul shots.

Wildcats vs Sun Devils Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road contests, the Wildcats offense has averaged 69 points per game while allowing an average of 77. Kansas State posted an overall record of 2-8 while going 5-5 ATS.
Across their last three home contests, Arizona State has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 65 points per game.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Wildcats have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 3-0.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Sun Devils have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 5-5.