Home Advantage Gives Colorado Buffaloes Edge Against Arizona State Sun Devils in Pac-12 Showdown

Game outlook

The Arizona State Sun Devils will be facing the Colorado Buffaloes in a Pac-12 game on Thursday night. The Sun Devils currently have a mediocre record of 11-11 overall and 5-6 in conference play, indicating the need for improvement in the remaining games. The Buffaloes, on the other hand, stand a chance at securing an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament with a strong finish to their season. With an overall record of 15-7 and a conference record of 6-5, the Buffaloes are in a favorable position. The game is set to begin at 8:00 PM EST, and Colorado is the favored team with the opening line at -12.5, which has since increased to Colorado -15.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Sun Devils +700 | Buffaloes -1,167

Spread: Sun Devils +15 (-110) | Buffaloes -15 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 149 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 92%.

Arizona St. Sun Devils

The Arizona State Sun Devils are facing a critical point in their season as they prepare to play against Colorado after suffering four consecutive losses. Their most recent defeat was an 81-66 loss at home against California, where the Sun Devils had a disappointing performance. They shot only 38% from the field and 57% from the free-throw line, while allowing California to shoot 50% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc. This subpar effort is unexpected from a team known for their defensive prowess. Jamiya Neal and Alonzo Gaffney led the Sun Devils with 14 points each, followed by Frankie Collins and Shawn Phillips with 13 points each. With a current record of .500, ASU is in urgent need of a victory to break their losing streak. In terms of offensive performance this season, they rank 11th in the Pac-12 in scoring offense, field goal shooting, and 3-point shooting. Defensively, they rank fifth in the conference in scoring defense, last in field goal defense, and third in 3-point defense. The Sun Devils have struggled with rebounding, ranking last in the conference in total rebounds per game. However, they have excelled in ball security, leading the conference in turnovers per game. For those having trouble predicting outcomes, they recommend utilizing their NCAAB predictions service. According to their power ranking of 280, Arizona State ranks 303rd in offense, averaging 69.05 points per game, and 170th in defense, allowing an average of 71.52 points against them per game. The team's overall record stands at 11-11, with an ATS (against the spread) record of 8-14. In terms of offensive statistics, the Sun Devils shoot 41.54% from the field, ranking 319th, and 65.50% from the free-throw line, ranking 334th in the NCAAB. Their 3-point shooting percentage is 29.67%, placing them at 334th in the rankings. On the defensive end, Arizona State allows opponents to shoot 43.68% from the field, ranking 190th, and 68.32% from the free-throw line, ranked 42nd. They permit opponents to make 31.77% of their 3-point attempts, ranking 93rd. The Sun Devils excel in defensive rebounding, averaging 41.76 ➕☝️ Dirty work from @shawnphillipsj1 📺 @Pac12Network 📱 https://t.co/rXzIzrXuDm pic.twitter.com/8yrfFtOWNh