Kansas State (13-13) vs Arizona State (12-14)
Game Info: Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 4:00 pm (Bramlage Coliseum)
The Line: Betting Odds: Kansas State -6.5 — Over/Under: 145.5
The Arizona State Sun Devils are visiting the Kansas State Wildcats on Sunday, February 23rd at the Bramlage Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Arizona State Sun Devils vs Kansas State Wildcats Prediction. We will examine:
The Kansas State Wildcats’ recent form and player performance
The Arizona State Sun Devils’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Kansas State Wildcats
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Arizona State Sun Devils
Recent betting trends in games played between the Arizona State Sun Devils and Kansas State Wildcats
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Arizona State Sun Devils vs Kansas State Wildcats game
Kansas State Wildcats Preview
The Kansas State Wildcats have a 13-13 record this season and are sitting in 11th place in the Big 12. The Wildcats are coming off a 69-74 loss over Utah. The Wildcats are 14-12 against the spread, and 11-15 in over/under, while having a 9-3 home record.
Offensively, Kansas State is averaging 73.2 points per game, which ranks 208th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70.7 points per game (142nd). The Wildcats shoot 45.4% from the field (152nd) and 34.8% from beyond the arc (130th). The Wildcats shoot 67.8% from the free-throw line (310th) and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game (290th).
David N’Guessan leads Kansas State in scoring this season, with 12.6 points and 7 rebounds, while Brendan Housen adds 12 points per game.
Arizona State Sun Devils Preview
The Arizona State Sun Devils have a 12-14 record this season and are sitting in 15th place in the Big 12. Arizona State is coming off a 65-80 loss to Houston. The Sun Devils are 14-12 against the spread, and 13-13 in over/under, while having a 2-6 road record.
Offensively, Arizona State is averaging 74 points per game, which ranks 191st in the nation. Defensively, they allow 74.4 points per game (257th). The Sun Devils shoot 43.9% from the field (232nd) and 35.8% from beyond the arc (86th). The Sun Devils shoot 71.7% from the free-throw line (192nd) and are grabbing 34.9 rebounds per game (211th).
BJ Freeman leads Arizona State in scoring this season, with an average of 13.7 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Alston Mason adds 12.9 points and a team-high 3.8 assists per game.
Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win
- Arizona State has lost each of its last six games.
- Kansas State has won seven of its last eight games at Fred Bramlage Coliseum when playing with a rest advantage.
- Kansas State has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 home games against the Big 12 Conference.
Why the Arizona State Sun Devils will win
- Kansas State has lost nine of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- The road team has won seven of Arizona State’s last nine games.
- The road team has won the first half in six of Arizona State’s last seven games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Kansas State’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
- Fifteen of Arizona State’s last 19 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kansas State ranks T48th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (16.0).
- Arizona State ranks T26th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (4.8).
Arizona State Sun Devils vs Kansas State Wildcats Prediction
In their previous meeting earlier this season, Kansas State won 71-70 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total. In this Arizona State Sun Devils vs Kansas State Wildcats Prediction, Kansas State is coming as a -6.5 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical records this season, but Kansas State has been extremely strong at home, while on the other hand, Arizona State has been struggling on the road. Kansas State has been playing good basketball lately, as they are 6-2 in their last 8 games and 8-2 against the spread in their last 10. On the other hand, Arizona State has been struggling lately, as they have six consecutive losses, and are 1-5 against the spread. Kansas State has already won Arizona State this season, and I expect them to do so again at home. Take the Kansas State Wildcats and lay the points at home.