Arizona St. Sun Devils vs
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Arizona State Looks to Upset Kansas in Big 12 Conference Showdown at Allen Fieldhouse

On Wednesday, January 8, the Arizona State Sun Devils will face off against the Kansas Jayhawks in a Big 12 Conference matchup at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, KS, with tip-off at 9:00 PM ET. The Sun Devils look to secure their third consecutive win over the Jayhawks, who are favored to win with an opening line of -12.5, currently sitting at -13.5. This will be the first meeting between the two teams since 2018. Stay tuned for the Arizona State vs. Kansas prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Sun Devils +625 | Jayhawks -1000
• Spread: Sun Devils +13.5 (-110) | Jayhawks -13.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 143.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas will win straight-up is 91%.

Arizona St. vs Kansas Stats

Arizona St. Sun Devils

The Arizona State Sun Devils have had a mixed season so far, with two losses on the road but a strong win against Colorado at home. Senior guard BJ Freeman led the team with 19 points in the victory. The Sun Devils have four players scoring in double figures, including Freeman and senior forward Basheer Jihad. They rank 139th in offense and 177th in defense, with a power ranking of 94. Offensively, they shoot 45.64% from the field and 37.58% from three-point range. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 40.93% from the field and 29.70% from three-point range. Overall, the Sun Devils have a record of 10-3 and are ranked 52nd in the NCAA NET Rankings.

Kansas Jayhawks Analysis

The Kansas Jayhawks have been on a winning streak, with three victories in their last four games. They recently dominated UCF, holding them to a low shooting percentage and outscoring them by a large margin. Key players like Hunter Dickinson and Zeke Mayo have been performing well, with strong offensive and defensive stats. The Jayhawks have a high power ranking and are ranked in the top 15 nationally. If you're looking to capitalize on their success, consider consulting the Best NCAAB Handicappers.

Kansas Expected to Dominate Arizona State with Strong Presence in the Paint and Offensive Prowess

I anticipate Kansas securing a significant advantage over Arizona State in the paint due to their limited height and length compared to Hunter Dickinson of the Jayhawks. Given the Sun Devils' subpar rebounding abilities, I am inclined to back Kansas with a 12.5-point margin. Although covering such a wide spread may pose challenges, the Jayhawks possess a more formidable offensive arsenal than the Sun Devils, who heavily rely on their 3-point shooting. Kansas demonstrates strong ball control (29th in turnover percentage, 14.7%) and will likely exploit their penetrative capabilities throughout the game against Arizona State.

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