Northern Arizona vs Arizona State Prediction 12/9/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Arizona State Sun Devils and the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks will meet on Tuesday evening in a non‑conference matchup at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, Arizona.

Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Preview

The Arizona State Sun Devils enter Tuesday’s contest with a 7–2 win‑loss record, including a 3–1 mark at home. The Sun Devils have compiled wins over Southern Utah, Utah Tech, Georgia State, Hawai’i, Texas, Washington State, and Oklahoma, while losing games to Gonzaga and the USC Trojans. In the Arizona State Sun Devils 86–70 victory over the Oklahoma Sooners two days ago, Arizona State guard Maurice Odum tallied 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, showcasing his ability to lead the Sun Devils offense.

The Arizona State Sun Devils average 81.4 points on 46.2 percent shooting from the field and 39 percent shooting from three‑point range (23rd in country) per game. Defensively, the Sun Devils are allowing opponents 75.9 points per game.

Senior guard Maurice Odum leads the Arizona State Sun Devils averaging 18.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, 6 assists and 1.6 steals per game. Senior guard Anthony Johnson adds 13.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, while freshman center Massamba Diop contributes 11.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1 assist and 1.6 blocks per contest. Sophomore forward Santiago Trouet adds 7.3 points and 6.1 rebounds per game.

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Betting Preview

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks enter Tuesday’s contest with a 4–4 record, including a 1–2 mark on the road. The Lumberjacks have compiled wins over Justice College, Embry‑Riddle, Cal Poly, and Southeast Missouri State, while dropping games to Drake, Arizona, South Dakota State, and North Dakota State. In the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 69–68 loss to North Dakota State last week, forward Zack Davidson posted 20 points on 7 of 12 shooting from the field.

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks average 70.3 points on 44 percent shooting from the field and 33 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Lumberjacks are allowing opponents 75.6 points per game.

Sophomore forward Zack Davidson leads the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks averaging 16.4 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1 assist per game. Junior guard Ryan Abelman adds 12.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest, while junior guard Isaiah Shaw contributes 9.9 points and 3 rebounds per contest. Senior forward Traivar Jackson adds 7.9 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.

Why the Arizona State Sun Devils Will Win

•            Quality offense. The Arizona State Sun Devils average over 81.4 points per game this season.

•            Balanced roster. Odum, Johnson, and Diop provide scoring, rebounding, and playmaking ability.

•            Momentum. The Arizona State Sun Devils enters tomorrow’s contest on the heels of a rather impressive win over the Oklahoma Sooners.

Why the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Will Win

•            Quality guard play. Abelman and Shaw provide consistent perimeter scoring.

•            Interior presence. Davidson and Jackson provide rebounding, inside scoring, and rim protection.

•            Underdog motivation. NAU will be eager to defeat their in‑state rival.

Arizona State vs. Northern Arizona Prediction

This matchup features the Arizona State Sun Devils high‑powered offense against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks balanced but less explosive attack. Expect the Sun Devils to push tempo and rely on Odum’s scoring and Diop’s rim protection, while the Lumberjacks will look to Davidson and Abelman to keep them competitive.

In my view, the Arizona State Sun Devils overall team depth and offensive efficiency should prove decisive in this contest. The Sun Devils have multiple scoring options and a strong rebounding core, while Northern Arizona has struggled against stronger competition. Look for Arizona State to control pace and extend their winning streak at home. I am backing Arizona State Sun Devils to cover the 16.5 points in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Arizona State -16.5