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Game time: December 31, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET

Venue: Marriott Center — Provo, UT

Article updated Dec 31, 6:16 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The upcoming college basketball game between the Arizona State Sun Devils and Brigham Young Cougars on New Year's Eve marks the Big 12 opener for both teams. The Sun Devils,

Game outlook

The upcoming college basketball game between the Arizona State Sun Devils and Brigham Young Cougars on New Year's Eve marks the Big 12 opener for both teams. The Sun Devils, with a strong 9-2 record and seven wins in their last eight games, will face off against the 9-2 Cougars who are on a three-game winning streak. BYU is the betting favorite with a -10 opening line that has stayed steady. The game is scheduled for 4:00 pm EST. Stay tuned for the prediction of this exciting matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Sun Devils +368 | Cougars -490

Spread: Sun Devils +10 (-110) | Cougars -10 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 148.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that BYU will win straight-up is 83%.

Arizona St. Sun Devils

The Arizona State Sun Devils are off to a strong start this season at 9-2, with aspirations for the NCAA Tournament. Led by head coach Bobby Hurley, the team recently picked up a win over UMass in the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic. Frontcourt players Jayden Quaintance and Basheer Jihad had standout performances in the game. Despite a solid non-conference record, the team is still working on improving key areas such as turnovers and defensive efficiency. With a power ranking of 95, Arizona St. is ranked 115 in offense and 216 in defense. They are shooting well from three-point range but have room for improvement in other areas. No injuries have been reported for the team.

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BYU Cougars Analysis

The Brigham Young Cougars are gearing up to make their debut in the Big 12 Conference as they prepare to face Arizona State on New Year's Eve. The team has started the season strong with a record of nine wins out of eleven games, including a convincing 103-57 victory over Florida A&M. With Coach Kevin Young leading the team, the Cougars are excited to compete in what is considered one of the toughest conferences in college basketball. Despite their impressive offensive stats, the team is focused on improving their defensive performance. Currently ranked 20th in the nation, the Cougars are set to face off against Arizona State in an anticipated matchup. The team has not reported any key injuries and is poised for success in the upcoming games.

Arizona State Favored in Closely Contested Matchup Against BYU

Hurley has led the Sun Devils to a strong start this season, securing nine wins in 11 games against a top 60 schedule. Their upcoming game against BYU will be a challenging matchup, as the Cougars have a perfect 7-0 record at home, although they have faced lesser competition. With new head coach Young guiding them through their inaugural Big 12 season, the Cougars have faced the 355th toughest schedule in the nation so far. In comparison, Arizona State ranks as a top-100 team in 3-point defense and 78th in total rebounds per game, playing against tougher opponents. ASU's strong perimeter shooting, ranked 26th in the nation, can rival BYU's. Given the discrepancy in schedule strength, the Sun Devils are poised to perform well in this closely contested game. I recommend betting on the Sun Devils +8.5.

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SportsJaw Sun Devils vs Cougars archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Sun Devils vs Cougars matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Arizona St. Sun Devils+368 → +375Moved
  • Moneyline · BYU Cougars-490 → -480Moved
  • Spread · Arizona St. Sun Devils+10 (-110) → +9 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · BYU Cougars-10 (-110) → -9 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over148.5 (-110) → 148.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under148.5 (-110) → 148.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Arizona St. Sun Devils
17-16 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
BYU Cougars
23-12 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-31T11:16:17.068Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Arizona State Sun Devils are off to a strong start this season at 9-2, with aspirations for the NCAA Tournament. Led by head coach Bobby Hurley, the team recently picked up a win over UMass in the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic. Frontcourt players Jayden Quaintance and Basheer Jihad had standout performances in the game. Despite a solid non-conference record, the team is still working on improving key areas such as turnovers and defensive efficiency. With a power ranking of 95, Arizona St. is ranked 115 in offense and 216 in defense. They are shooting well from three-point range but have room for improvement in other areas. No injuries have been reported for the team.

The Brigham Young Cougars are gearing up to make their debut in the Big 12 Conference as they prepare to face Arizona State on New Year's Eve. The team has started the season strong with a record of nine wins out of eleven games, including a convincing 103-57 victory over Florida A&M. With Coach Kevin Young leading the team, the Cougars are excited to compete in what is considered one of the toughest conferences in college basketball. Despite their impressive offensive stats, the team is focused on improving their defensive performance. Currently ranked 20th in the nation, the Cougars are set to face off against Arizona State in an anticipated matchup. The team has not reported any key injuries and is poised for success in the upcoming games.

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

BYU Cougars defeated Arizona St. Sun Devils 76-56

BYU Cougars defeated Arizona St. Sun Devils 76-56 on December 31, 2024, a 20-point decision in the series. BYU Cougars' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 45-30. Against SportsJaw's recorded Arizona St. Sun Devils +9 (-110) spread, BYU Cougars covered, while the 132 combined points finished under the recorded total of 148.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoolioSpread · Arizona St. Sun Devils +9.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 148.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Arizona St. Sun Devils +9.5 (-110)Loss