Kansas St. Wildcats vs Arizona St. Sun Devils Betting Picks & Predictions
In a highly anticipated matchup, Kansas State is set to face off against Arizona State in the Valley of the Sun. Kansas State is coming off a strong 80-61 road win over #3
Game outlook
In a highly anticipated matchup, Kansas State is set to face off against Arizona State in the Valley of the Sun. Kansas State is coming off a strong 80-61 road win over #3 Iowa State, while Arizona State fell short with an 81-72 loss to Arizona at home. Despite Arizona State being the betting favorite with an opening line of -2, the current line now stands at Arizona State -1.25. The all-time series between these teams shows the Sun Devils holding a slight 5-4 advantage, including a close 92-90 win in their most recent meeting in 2017. Stay tuned for our Kansas State vs. Arizona State prediction.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Wildcats +105 | Sun Devils -125
Spread: Wildcats +1.25 (-110) | Sun Devils -1.25 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 141 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona St. will win straight-up is 56%.
Kansas St. Wildcats
The Kansas State Wildcats secured their third consecutive victory by defeating #3 Iowa State on the road. With this win, the Wildcats now hold a 10-11 overall record and are tied for ninth in the Big 12 with a 4-6 conference record. Despite initially falling behind in the game, Kansas State bounced back to take a lead at halftime and ultimately dominated the second half to secure the win. Led by Dug McDaniel's 20 points and five assists, the Wildcats shot 44.8% from the field and won the rebounding battle against Iowa State. On the season, Kansas State is averaging 73.6 points per game and has a solid offensive performance, ranking 210th in scoring offense. Defensively, the Wildcats are ranked 129th nationally, allowing an average of 70 points per game. With key players like David N'Guessan, Brendan Hausen, Coleman Hawkins, and Dug McDaniel leading the scoring department, the Wildcats will look to continue their success with contributions from other team members as well. Overall, Kansas State is shooting 45.4% from the field, 35.2% from beyond the arc, and 69.1% from the free-throw line. Additionally, Achor Achor was dismissed from the team in December for conduct detrimental to the program.