Houston vs Arizona State Prediction 2/18/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Houston vs Arizona State prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, February 18th at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Arizona. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Houston Cougars Betting Preview

The Houston Cougars are 21-4 (13-1) this season after they defeated Arizona by a score of 62-58 in their last game. Houston trailed 30-25 at halftime, but they won the second half by a total of 37-28 for the win. The Cougars shot 43.1% from the field, 29.4% on three-pointers, and 77.8% on free throws in the game. Milos Uzan led Houston with 19 points and five assists, while LJ Cryer added 15 points and two assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Cougars defeated Baylor by a score of 76-65 and Colorado by a score of 69-59. Houston has won four games in a row and they are currently first in the Big 12 standings with a 13-1 record. Houston has scored 75.2 points per game and they have allowed 57.3 points per game, while also averaging 37.1 rebounds and 13.1 assists per game this season. LJ Cryer is averaging 14.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, while Emanuel Sharp is averaging 11.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game this year. Houston is shooting 46% from the field, 72.5% on free throws, and 39.1% on three-pointers this season. 

Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Preview

The Arizona State Sun Devils are 12-13 (3-11) this year after they lost to TCU by a score of 74-70 in their last game. Arizona State trailed 38-31 at halftime and allowed another 39 points in the second half in the loss. The Sun Devils shot 43.9% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 78.6% on free throws in the game. BJ Freeman led Arizona State with 21 points and two rebounds, while Alston Mason added 12 points and nine assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Sun Devils lost to Texas Tech by a score of 111-106 and Oklahoma State by a score of 86-73. Arizona State has lost five games in a row and they are currently second to last in the Big 12 standings with a 3-11 record. Arizona State has scored 74.3 points per game and they have allowed 74.2 points per game, while also averaging 35.3 rebounds and 13.4 assists per game this season. BJ Freeman is averaging 13.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, while Alston Mason is averaging 12.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game this year. Arizona State is shooting 44% from the field, 71.6% on free throws, and 35.7% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Houston will beat Arizona State

• Houston has won each of its last 15 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Arizona State has lost each of its last six home games.
• Arizona State has lost the first half in each of its last four night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Arizona State’s last nine games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 136+ points.
• Each of Houston’s last three road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 128 or fewer points.

Houston vs Arizona State Prediction 

Houston comes into this matchup on a four-game winning streak and they are ranked #5 in the country, but they will be on the road for this game. The Cougars are shooting 46% from the field this season and they are one of the best defensive teams in the country, as they have allowed 57.3 points per game this year. Arizona State has lost five games in a row and they are shooting just 44% from the field this season. The Sun Devils have allowed 74+ points in four of their last five games and I just don’t think their offense is good enough to keep pace against this Houston defense. Take the Cougars on the road.