Oregon State Beavers vs Arizona State Sun Devils 3/8/2023 Tips, Picks and Odds
It’s going to be an electrifying night in T-Mobile Arena, NV, as the Oregon State Beavers square off against the Arizona State Sun Devils in NCAAB action on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 11:30 PM ET. Fresh off their thrilling victory over Cal on Saturday, the Beavers are looking to keep their momentum going and pull off a stunning upset against the Sun Devils to advance to the quarterfinals.
Against Cal, Oregon State found themselves in an early hole, trailing by as many as 16 points in the first half. But the Beavers refused to back down, mounting a furious comeback that saw them trim the deficit to just eight points by halftime. In the second half, Oregon State continued to fight, eventually taking the lead and holding on for a dramatic four-point victory. Glenn Taylor Jr. was the hero of the night, pouring in 28 points off the bench to lead the Beavers to victory.
- Oregon State is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 matches with the Sun Devils.
- The Oregon State Sun Devils are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games against Arizona State.
- Oregon State is 4-15 SU in their last 19 games with a rival in the Pac-12 Conference.
Oregon State Beavers vs Arizona State Sun Devils 3/8/2023 Tips, Picks and Odds
Arizona State’s regular season ended on a sour note on Saturday night with a second consecutive defeat, this time at the hands of USC on the road. Despite holding a five-point lead early in the game and a four-point advantage with less than eight minutes remaining in the first half, the Sun Devils stumbled and trailed by nine at halftime. Even with a valiant effort to close the gap, the team ultimately fell short, losing by a significant margin after shooting just 29.2% overall and missing 22 free throws. DJ Horne was a bright spot for Arizona State, contributing 20 points in the losing effort.
Throughout the season, the Sun Devils’ offensive output has been modest, ranking 199th in the nation with an average of 70.7 points per game. However, the team has excelled in other areas, ranking 52nd in rebounds with 37.3 per game and 32nd in assists with 14.2 per game. While their defense has been solid, allowing an average of 67.6 points per game to rank 103rd in the country, the team will need to improve their shooting efficiency if they hope to advance in postseason play. DJ Horne has been a dependable scorer for the Sun Devils, averaging 12.1 points and 3.4 rebounds per game to rank third on the team.
- The Arizona State Sun Devils are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games played in March.
- The total stayed UNDER in 5 of Arizona State’s last 7 games played on a Wednesday.
- Arizona State is 13-3 SU in their last 16 home games played on a Wednesday.
Oregon State Beavers vs Arizona State Sun Devils. The NCAAB pick for this game is the Arizona State Sun Devils. Despite playing strong defense all season, Oregon State has struggled offensively and ranks among the lowest-scoring teams in the nation’s top 10. While the Beavers’ defense has been impressive, it has not been enough to make up for their offensive shortcomings. Meanwhile, Arizona State, who may be vying for a spot in the NCAA Tournament, cannot afford to let this game slip away. The Sun Devils have a strong rebounding presence, which should give them an advantage in this matchup. Additionally, the team’s veteran leadership and experience could prove valuable in securing a victory and advancing to the quarterfinals. A predicted score of 71-60 suggests that the Arizona State Sun Devils will emerge victorious.
NCAAB Starting Time: 11:30 PM (EDT)
Location: T-Mobile Arena, NV
Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
TV: Pac-12 Network
NCAAB Odds: Oregon State Beavers +10
NCAAB Totals: 130
