Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Opens with Stanford Favored Over Arizona St. Sun Devils

Game outlook

The Pac-12 Men's Basketball season kicks off on Friday, December 18th when the Arizona State Sun Devils (6-5) visit the Stanford Cardinal (5-5) for an 11 PM EST start. The Cardinal are the favorites, opening the line at -5, which has remained steady. Both teams are coming off of losses, and will be hoping for a victorious start to the conference season.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Sun Devils +180 | Cardinal -225

Spread: Sun Devils +5 (-110) | Cardinal -5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 145.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Stanford will win straight-up is 69%.

Arizona St. Sun Devils

Arizona St. have struggled this season offensively, a point which was highlighted by their 46 points against Northwestern on December 20th. Their power ranking of 231 is bolstered by their defensive ranking of #113, with their opponent's field goal percentage (#73) and 3-point defense (#71) being their strong suits. They also rank in the top 200 for total rebounds per game (191) and turnovers per game (103).

Stanford Cardinal Analysis

The Stanford Cardinal have an overall record of 5-5 this season with a power ranking of 172. Their offense is ranked 103rd in the nation, averaging 78.40 points per game while their defense is ranked 273rd, allowing 74.60 points per game. They have shot 47.62% from the field, 72.22% from the free throw line, and 34.39% from three-point range. The Cardinal have averaged 36.00 rebounds, 17.30 offensive assists, and 12.70 turnovers per game. On defense, they have allowed 42.94% field goal accuracy, 70.67% free throw accuracy, and 34.04% three-point accuracy, with 36.80 defensive rebounds per game, 11.90 defensive assists, and 11.20 turnovers per game.