Utah (15-13) vs Arizona State (13-15)
March 1, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Utah -7.5 — Over/Under: 147.5
In this article we will formulate an Arizona State vs Utah prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, March 1st at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 13-15 (4-13) this year after they lost to BYU by a score of 91-81 in their last game. Arizona State trailed 47-37 at halftime, but they did score 44 points in the second half in the loss. The Sun Devils shot 47.4% from the field, 34.8% on three pointers, and 73.1% on free throws in the game. Basheer Jihad led Arizona State with 19 points and four rebounds, while Joson Sanon added 18 points and five rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Sun Devils defeated Kansas State by a score of 66-54, but did lose to Houston by a score of 80-65 before that. Arizona State has lost seven of their last eight games and they are currently second to last in the Big 12 standings with a 4-13 record. Arizona State has scored 73.9 points per game and they have allowed 74.3 points against per game, while also averaging 34.6 rebounds and 13.3 assists per game this season. Basheer Jihad is averaging 11.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, while Joson Sanon is averaging 10.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game this year. Arizona State is shooting 44.1% from the field, 71.7% on free throws, and 35.7% on three pointers this season.
Utah Utes Betting Preview
The Utah Utes are 15-13 (7-10) this season after they lost to Arizona by a score of 83-66 in their last game. Utah trailed 46-32 at halftime and only managed 34 points in the second half in the loss. The Utes shot 33.9% from the field, 26.9% on three pointers, and 77.3% on free throws in the game. Ezra Ausar led Utah with 18 points and five rebounds, while Keanu Dawes added 18 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Utes lost to UCF by a score of 76-72, but did beat Kansas State by a score of 74-69 before that. Utah has lost four of their last six games and they are currently 10th in the Big 12 standings with a 7-10 record. Utah has scored 74.8 points per game and they have allowed 71.2 points against per game, while also averaging 39.4 rebounds and 17.8 assists per game this year. Gabe Madsen is averaging 15.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while Ezra Ausar is averaging 12.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 0.9 steals per game this season. Utah is shooting 45% from the field, 63.5% on free throws, and 33% on three pointers this year.
Why Utah will beat Arizona State
- The home team has won 11 of Utah’s last 12 games.
- Arizona State has lost seven of its last eight games against the Big 12 Conference.
- Utah has won the first half in each of its last three day games against Arizona State.
Arizona State vs Utah Prediction
Utah comes into this matchup trying to snap a two game losing streak, but they will be at home for this game. The Utes aren’t really that bad when looking at the metrics, but they are just 7-10 in the conference. Utah is 6-1 in their last seven home games, so home court has been good to the Utes. Arizona State has lost seven of their last eight games and they have allowed at least 80 points in five of those losses. The Sun Devils did win their last road game against Kansas State, but I don’t trust their defense to get the job done on the road. Take Utah to cover at home.