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Nebraska Huskers Set to Face Arizona State Sun Devils in First-Round Matchup in Las Vegas - Betting Odds and Prediction Available

In this upcoming first-round matchup, the Nebraska Huskers will face off against the Arizona State Sun Devils on Monday night in Las Vegas. Nebraska is coming off a loss to Iowa, while Arizona State lost to Kansas State in the Big 12 Tournament. The Sun Devils currently hold a 4-3 advantage in the all-time series between the two teams. Nebraska opens as the betting favorite at -5 and the line has remained steady. Stay tuned for our Nebraska vs. Arizona State prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cornhuskers -235 | Sun Devils +190
• Spread: Cornhuskers -5 (-110) | Sun Devils +5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 154.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Nebraska will win straight-up is 70%.

Nebraska vs Arizona St. Stats

Nebraska Cornhuskers

Nebraska ended the regular season on a five-game losing streak and missed the Big Ten Tournament. They are 17-14 overall and tied for 12th in the conference with a 7-13 record. In their recent game against Iowa, Nebraska led early but ultimately lost. The team's offense is ranked 135th in the nation, scoring an average of 75.39 points per game. They shoot 45.30% from the field, 32.51% from three-point range, and 74.81% from the free throw line. Defensively, Nebraska allows an average of 72.87 points per game and opponents shoot 42.97% from the field against them. Several key players are dealing with injuries, affecting the team's rotation. Nebraska is ranked 284th in power rankings.

Arizona St. Sun Devils Analysis

Arizona State recently suffered their fifth consecutive loss in the opening round of the Big 12 Tournament, falling to Kansas State. Despite a strong rally, the Sun Devils couldn't secure a victory, finishing the game shooting 38.3% from the field. Although the team has displayed solid offensive stats, they struggle defensively, ranking 304th in scoring defense. Several key players, including Freeman, Nunez, and Sanon, are out of commission, impacting the team's overall performance. The Sun Devils currently hold a power ranking of 340 and rank 176th in scoring offense, shooting 43.79% from the field and 35.75% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Arizona State allows opponents to shoot 43.91% from the field and 32.87% from three-point range. Overall, the team has a record of 13-19 for the season, with a 4-16 conference mark.

Arizona State Faces Uphill Battle Against Nebraska with Limited Rotation and Depth Issues

It is anticipated that both teams will face challenges due to the nearly three-week gap between games. Arizona State's rotation is limited, as they only played seven players in their recent loss to Kansas State, and the departure of Sanon further complicates their situation. Head coach Hurley lacks depth to rely on within the current rotation. Conversely, the Cornhuskers have all their key players available, giving them a significant advantage. Nebraska also has a deeper rotation to utilize. By effectively defending against Arizona State's perimeter shooting, the Cornhuskers are poised to secure a victory and advance to the next round. It is evident that the Sun Devils currently lack the necessary personnel to compete with most power conference teams for the entirety of a game.

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