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Arizona State Faces Oklahoma State in Exciting Big 12 Conference Showdown - Betting Line Shifts in Favor of Sun Devils

The 2024-25 college basketball season continues on Sunday, with Arizona State facing off against Oklahoma State in a Big 12 Conference showdown. This will be the first meeting between the two teams since 1997, with the Cowboys opening as slight 1.5-point home favorites. The current line has shifted to Arizona State being favored by 1 point. The total points for this game is set at 144.5. This matchup promises to be a close and exciting game, making it one of our top picks for Sunday's NCAAB action.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Sun Devils -112 | Cowboys -108
• Spread: Sun Devils -1 (-110) | Cowboys +1 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 144.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oklahoma St. will win straight-up is 52%.

Arizona St. vs Oklahoma St. Stats

Arizona St. Sun Devils

The Arizona State Sun Devils have had a challenging season, dropping seven of their last nine games overall. Despite recent losses, the team has shown strength in road victories over ranked opponents. Leading scorers Alston Mason and BJ Freeman continue to contribute consistently to the team's offensive output. Defensively, the Sun Devils have struggled at times, particularly in allowing points in the paint. The team's statistics show areas for improvement in field goal percentage and free throw shooting. Overall, Arizona State ranks 218th in offense and 199th in defense, with a power ranking of 292. They currently have a record of 12-10 and are ranked 62nd in the NCAA NET Rankings.

Oklahoma St. Cowboys Analysis

The Oklahoma State Cowboys recently faced the No. 5 Houston team in a 72-63 road loss after a win against Utah. Despite the loss, the Cowboys showed strong offensive performance, making 51.0% of their field goals. Senior forward Abou Ousmane led the team with 16 points. The Cowboys have three players averaging more than 6.8 points per game and currently have a power ranking of 269. They rank 239th in offense, scoring an average of 72.32 points per game, and 267th in defense, giving up an average of 74.64 points per game. Their field goal percentage is 42.91%, free throw percentage is 71.88%, and three-point percentage is 33.11%. On defense, they allow a field goal percentage of 46.96% and a three-point percentage of 35.55%. The Cowboys have a record of 11-11 and are ranked 102 in the NCAA NET Rankings.

Sun Devils' Stifling Defense Key Factor in Anticipated Showdown Against Oklahoma State

This upcoming game is expected to be highly competitive, with the Sun Devils' defense playing a key role. Despite being turnover-prone, the Sun Devils are considered to have a stronger defensive presence compared to Oklahoma State. The Cowboys are ranked 43rd in the nation in defensive turnover percentage at 20.5%, but struggle in defending against 3-point shots (35.6%) and 2-point shots (55.6%). In contrast, the Sun Devils have held their opponents to 30.5% shooting from beyond the arc (37th) and 48.7% from inside the paint (98th). Furthermore, the Sun Devils have effectively limited their opponents' free-throw attempts, which is crucial as the Cowboys heavily rely on free-throw shooting for their offense.

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