Florida vs Arizona State Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/14/24

The Arizona State Sun Devils and Florida Gators meet Saturday in college basketball action at the State Farm Arena. Here’s a Florida vs Arizona State Prediction. This article will include a Florida vs Arizona State Pick.

Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Preview

The Arizona State Sun Devils beat Saint Mary’s and San Diego, and they play UMASS, BYU, and Colorado next. The Arizona State Sun Devils are averaging 80 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 71.1 points on 40.4 percent shooting. Joson Sanon is averaging 15.9 points and 1.4 assists, while Basheer Jihad is averaging 13.3 points and 5.8 rebounds. BJ Freeman is the third double-digit scorer and Alston Mason is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The Arizona State Sun Devils are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 70.2 percent from the free throw line. The Arizona State Sun Devils are allowing 30.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.2 rebounds per game.

Florida Gators Betting Preview

The Florida Gators beat Virginia and Wichita State, and they play North Carolina, North Florida, and Stetson next. The Florida Gators are averaging 86.7 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 65 points on 38.4 percent shooting. Walter Clayton Jr. is averaging 18.4 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Alijah Martin is averaging 15.2 points and 5.8 rebounds. Alex Condon is the third double-digit scorer and Will Richard is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Florida Gators are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 72.2 percent from the free throw line. The Florida Gators are allowing 30.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Florida Gators will win

• Florida has won each of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Arizona State has lost seven of its last eight games against AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• Arizona State has lost the first half in each of its last four games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Florida vs Arizona State Prediction

The Florida Gators are the more talented team and could win comfortably because of their defense, but this line is showing Arizona State no respect. The Arizona State Sun Devils are a balanced team with above-average offense ability, and they have upset wins over Saint Mary’s, New Mexico, and Grand Canyon. Arizona State also gave Gonzaga a scare. I have more respect for what Arizona State has done this season than oddsmakers, apparently. Give me the points with the Sun Devils.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Arizona State +7.5