Nebraska vs Arizona State Prediction 3/31/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Nebraska vs Arizona State prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, March 31, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this game in the First Round of the CBC Tournament. The winner of this game will meet Georgetown or Washington State in the Second Round.

Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview

The Nebraska Cornhuskers (17-14, 16-15 ATS) struggled in conference play this season. Following five consecutive defeats to Penn State, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio State, and Iowa to conclude the regular season, Nebraska failed to reach the Big Ten tournament. The Cornhuskers finished 16th in the standings, and only Penn State and Washington had worse records.

Nebraska is averaging 75.4 PPG (139th) and is allowing 72.9 PPG (207th). The Cornhuskers are getting 35.1 RPG (216th) and dishing out 13.8 APG (190th). Brice Williams is the team’s top performer with 20.0 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 2.8 APG, and 1.1 SPG. Juwan Gary has 14.0 PPG, 4.8 RPG, and 1.1 SPG, while Connor Essegian contributes 10.4 PPG and 2.8 RPG.

Arizona State Betting Preview

The Arizona State Sun Devils (13-19, 17-15 ATS) have been disastrous in conference play this year; only Colorado had a worse record. Arizona State lost ten of the final 11 regular-season games and entered the Big 12 tournament as the No. 15 seed. The Sun Devils lost the first-round tilt to Kansas State and now hope to make a better impression at the CBC.

Arizona State averages 73.9 PPG (183rd) and allows 76.5 PPG (306th). The Sun Devils are 274th in rebounds (34.2) and 279th in assists (12.9). BJ Freeman leads the team with 13.7 PPG, 3.9 RPG, and 2.6 APG. Alston Mason follows him with 13.5 PPG, 2.5 RPG, and a team-high 4.0 APG, while Basheer Jihad chips in 12.5 PPG, 5.4 RPG, and a team-high 1.1 SPG.

Why Nebraska will beat Arizona State

• Nebraska has won each of its last 10 Monday games against non-conference opponents.
• Arizona State has lost 11 of its last 12 games.
• Arizona State has lost the first half in seven of its last eight night games.

Why Arizona State will beat Nebraska

• Arizona State has won seven of its last eight games against non-conference opponents.
• Nebraska has lost each of its last four night games.

Total Points Facts

• Sixteen of Nebraska’s last 18 night games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
• Each of Arizona State’s last four games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.

Nebraska vs Arizona State Prediction

These teams have met twice before, and the record is tied at 1-1. However, the previous H2H duel was played back in 2008. Although I believe Nebraska has a better team and is closer to the victory in this one, I will avoid betting on the winner. Both teams had disappointing seasons, mostly because of their porous defenses, which is the biggest reason I am going with Over. Arizona State has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of its last 12 games, while the Sun Devils have hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their previous 31 games. Also, Nebraska has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of its last 17 games.

Oliver Zivic's Pick: Over 154.5