Arizona State vs Cincinnati Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks
Cincinnati (11-5) vs Arizona State (10-6)
Game Info: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00 pm (Fifth Third Arena)
Betting Odds: Cincinnati -10 -- Over/Under: 134 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: CBSSN
The Arizona State Sun Devils and Cincinnati Bearcats meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Fifth Third Arena. Here’s an Arizona State vs Cincinnati Prediction. This article will include an Arizona State vs Cincinnati Pick.
Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Preview
The Arizona State Sun Devils lost to Baylor and UCF, and they play West Virginia, Iowa State, and Colorado next. The Arizona State Sun Devils are averaging 75.8 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 72.8 points on 41.8 percent shooting. BJ Freeman is averaging 13.3 points and 2.6 assists, while Joson Sanon is averaging 12.8 points and 3.2 rebounds. Basheer Jihad is the third double-digit scorer and Alston Mason is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Arizona State Sun Devils are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 71.1 percent from the free throw line. The Arizona State Sun Devils are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game.
Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Bearcats lost to Kansas, beat Colorado, and they play Texas Tech, BYU, and Utah next. The Cincinnati Bearcats are averaging 72.8 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 60.7 points on 39 percent shooting. Simas Lukosius is averaging 12.5 points and 2.9 assists, while Dan Skillings Jr. is averaging 12.4 points and 4.1 rebounds. Dillion Mitchell is the third double-digit scorer and Jizzle James is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Cincinnati Bearcats are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 63.9 percent from the free throw line. The Cincinnati Bearcats are allowing 26.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Cincinnati Bearcats will win
- Cincinnati has won 28 of its last 30 games at Fifth Third Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Arizona State has lost eight of its last nine games against Conference opponents.
- Arizona State has lost the first half in three of its last four day games against the Big 12 Conference.
Why the Arizona State Sun Devils will win
- Cincinnati has lost five of its last six games against Conference opponents.
- Arizona State has won 10 of its last 13 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Arizona State's last eight day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 140+ points.
- Sixteen of Cincinnati's last 20 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 137+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Cincinnati ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (17.9).
- Cincinnati ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (60.6).
Arizona State vs Cincinnati Injury Report
The Cincinnati Bearcats will be without Tyler McKinley. The Arizona State Sun Devils will be without Austin Nunez, while Joson Sanon is questionable with an ankle injury.
Arizona State vs Cincinnati Prediction
The Cincinnati Bearcats are the better team with an elite defense leading the way, but this line is a bit thick. Cincinnati has been hit or miss recently, and we've seen the Bearcats outright lose as a favorite to Kansas State and Arizona. The Arizona State Sun Devils haven't had any success on the road this season, but they shoot the ball well enough to hang around most nights. Arizona State is also a profitable 10-6 ATS on the season, while Cincinnati is 7-9 ATS on the season. Lots of points. I'll take a shot with Arizona State on the road.
Randy’s Pick Arizona State Sun Devils +10
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers

Follow Randy Chambers on Twitter @WizardOf0dds