Kansas State vs Arizona State Prediction 2/4/25 College Basketball Picks
Arizona State (12-9) vs Kansas State (10-11)
Game Info: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:00 pm (Desert Financial Arena)
Betting Odds: Arizona State -2 -- Over/Under: 141 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The Kansas State Wildcats are visiting the Arizona State Sun Devils on Tuesday, February 4th at the Desert Financial Arena We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Kansas State Wildcats vs Arizona State Sun Devils Prediction. We will examine:
The Arizona State Sun Devils' recent form and player performance
The Kansas State Wildcats' recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving Arizona State Sun Devils
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Kansas State Wildcats
Recent betting trends in games played between Kansas State Wildcats and Arizona State Sun Devils
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Kansas State Wildcats vs Arizona State Sun Devils game
Arizona State Sun Devils Preview
The Arizona State Sun Devils have a 12-9 record this season and are sitting in 13th place in the Big 12. Arizona State is coming off a 72-81 loss to Arizona. The Sun Devils are 13-8 against the spread, and 8-13 in over/under while having a 5-4 home record.
Offensively, Arizona State is averaging 73.3 points per game, which ranks 216th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 72 points per game (204th). The Sun Devils shoot 44.1% from the field (223rd) and 35.9% from beyond the arc (85th). The Sun Devils shoot 70.5% from the free-throw line (227th) and are grabbing 36.12 rebounds per game (149th).
BJ Freeman leads Arizona State in scoring this season, with an average of 12.8 points and 4 rebounds, while Basheer Jihad adds 12.4 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Arizona State will face Oklahoma State following this one.
Kansas State Wildcats Preview
The Kansas State Wildcats have a 10-11 record this season and are sitting in 12th place in the Big 12. The Wildcats are coming off an 80-61 win over Idaho State. The Wildcats are 11-10 against the spread, and 9-12 in over/under while having a 1-6 road record.
Offensively, Kansas State is averaging 73.6 points per game, which ranks 210th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70 points per game (129th). The Wildcats shoot 45.4% from the field (146th) and 35.2% from beyond the arc (113th). The Wildcats shoot 69.1% from the free-throw line (272nd) and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game (282nd).
David N’Guessan leads Kansas State in scoring this season, with 12.2 points and 7 rebounds, while Brendan Housen adds 12.1 points per game.
Why the Arizona State Sun Devils will win
- Kansas State has lost each of its last six road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Arizona State has won 12 of its last 13 Tuesday night games.
- Arizona State has won the first half in three of its last four games against the Big 12 Conference.
Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win
- Arizona State has lost each of its last four home games.
- The road team has won each of Arizona State's last four games.
- Kansas State has won the first half in each of its last four games against the Big 12 Conference.
Kansas State Wildcats vs Arizona State Sun Devils Prediction
In their only previous meeting back in 2017, Arizona State won 92-90 at home. In this Kansas State Wildcats vs Arizona State Sun Devils Prediction, Arizona State is coming as -2 home favorites. Arizona State is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, and Kansas State is terrible on the road. But the Sun Devils are just 5-4 at home and are facing a Wildcats team that has covered their last six games. I expect this to be very close, so take the Kansas State Wildcats as road dogs in this matchup.
Nikos’s Pick Kansas State Wildcats +2
AUTHOR: Nikos Lagouretos
