The BYU Cougars and the Arizona State Sun Devils tip off Big 12 Conference men’s basketball action on Monday, Dec. 31, in Provo, Utah.
Tip-off is set for 3 p.m. central on ESPN. The Cougars (9-2) and the Sun Devils (9-2) are both unranked.
BYU and Arizona State both enter Big 12 Conference play in similar positions. Both teams have impressive records but are outside the AP Top 25. BYU does not appear to have as much of a standout resume in the eyes of AP voters yet, while Arizona State received 13 votes across the board in Week 9.
Here is a preview of Tuesday’s game.
How to Watch BYU vs. Arizona State
Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Time: 3 p.m. CT
TV Channel: ESPN2
Site: Marriott Center, Provo, UT.
BYU vs. Arizona State Betting Odds, Lines
Opening Line: BYU -10
Current Line: BYU -9.5
Over/Under: 149.5
BYU vs. Arizona State Predictions
New head coach Kevin Young has done an incredible job of assembling a deep, talented roster. The team is balanced in the scoring department, with five different athletes averaging double figures. The group is headlined by Egor Demin(13.3), followed by Richie Saunders(12.3), Fousseyni Traore(11.2), Kanon Catchings(11.2), and Trevin Knell(10.8).
BYU sits at 9-2 through their first 11 games, with wins over Wyoming, NC State, Fresno State, and more, while their pair of losses came to No. 23 Ole Miss and Providence.
Bobby Hurley’s Arizona State Sun Devils are powered by a cast of reliable veterans and some exciting young talent. Two freshman check in among the team’s top five scorers, Joson Sanon and Jayden Quaintance, who are averaging 23.4 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game combined.
The Sun Devils share a 9-2 record with BYU, with each of their losses occurring against AP Top 10 teams. Arizona State dropped games to No. 6 Gonzaga and No. 9 Florida while beating Saint Mary’s, Grand Canyon, New Mexico, and more.
BYU 81, Arizona State 79
ESPN Matchup Predictor: BYU (79.2% Chance of Winning)
DRatings: BYU 78, Arizona State 76
