Arizona State vs West Virginia Prediction 1/21/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Arizona State vs West Virginia prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 21st at the WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, West Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Preview

The Arizona State Sun Devils are 10-7 (1-5) this year after they lost to Cincinnati by a score of 67-60 in their last game. Arizona State trailed 36-22 at halftime, but they did outscore Cincinnati 38-31 in the second half in the loss. The Sun Devils shot 35.5% from the field, 27.3% on three-pointers, and 76.9% on free throws in the game. Jayden Quaintance led Arizona State with 15 points and 14 rebounds, while Alston Mason added 13 points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Sun Devils lost to UCF by a score of 95-89 and Baylor by a score of 72-66. Arizona State has lost four games in a row and six of their last eight, and they are near the bottom of the Big 12 standings. Arizona State has scored 74.8 points per game and they have allowed 72.4 points per game, while also averaging 36.4 rebounds and 13.5 assists per game this season. BJ Freeman is averaging 13.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while Basheer Jihad is averaging 12.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game this year. Arizona State is shooting 44.3% from the field, 71.3% on free throws, and 36.5% on three-pointers this season. 

West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview

The West Virginia Mountaineers are 13-4 (4-2) this season after they defeated Iowa State by a score of 64-57 in their last game. West Virginia led 25-24 at halftime and scored 39 points in the second half in the win. The Mountaineers shot 39.3% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 78.6% on free throws in the game. Javon Small led West Virginia with 27 points and seven rebounds, while Amani Hansberry added 12 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Mountaineers lost to Houston by a score of 70-54 but did beat Colorado by a score of 78-70 before that. West Virginia has won nine of their last eleven games, which includes wins over Kansas and Arizona. West Virginia has scored 72.6 points per game and they have allowed 63.8 points per game, while also averaging 34.9 rebounds and 13.6 assists per game this season. Javon Small is averaging 19.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game, while Amani Hansberry is averaging 10.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game this year. West Virginia is shooting 43.4% from the field, 75.1% on free throws, and 34.8% on three-pointers this season. 

Why West Virginia will beat Arizona State

• Arizona State has lost each of its last seven night games against Conference opponents.
• West Virginia has won eight of its last nine games at WVU Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Arizona State has lost the first half in each of its last three games against Conference opponents.

Arizona State vs West Virginia Prediction 

West Virginia comes into this matchup ranked #23 in the nation and they will be at home for this game. The Mountaineers are coming off of a great win against Iowa State and they have some very good wins this season. West Virginia is only shooting 43.4% from the field this year, but they are allowing just 63.8 points per game on defense. Arizona State has lost four games in a row and they have scored 60 and 55 points in their last two road games. West Virginia has a ton of momentum coming into this matchup and I just don’t see how Arizona State is going to score consistently. Take the Mountaineers at home.