The No. 1 Arizona Wildcats look to remain undefeated as they host the rival Arizona State Sun Devils on Wednesday night in Big 12 play.
My Arizona State vs. Arizona predictions and college basketball picks are bullish on the Wildcats’ offensive outlook for Wednesday, January 14.
Arizona State vs Arizona prediction
Arizona State vs Arizona best bet: Arizona team total Over 94.5 (-125)
The Arizona Wildcats hold huge advantages over the Arizona State Sun Devils in just about every facet of this handicap, and they’re naturally expected to roll at home as 22-point favorites.
Rather than jump on that wide spread in a rivalry game, there are other betting opportunities for the No. 1 team in the country.
Arizona averages 91.1 points per game and ranks fourth in adjusted offensive efficiency (KenPom). There will be points in bunches available against a porous Arizona State defense surrendering 78.8 ppg and ranking 116th in adjusted defensive efficiency.
Both teams look to push the pace: the Wildcats rank 26th in adjusted tempo, and the Sun Devils are not far behind at 70th. There will be an abundance of possessions in this high-flying game, and the Wildcats will be able to score efficiently.
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Arizona guard Jaden Bradley has posted at least five assists in four of his last five games, averaging 5.8 in that span. In an up-tempo game with a high team total, Arizona should do plenty of scoring, and that typically starts with Bradley as the lead guard.
Massambia Diop is a true freshman sensation for the Sun Devils. He’s 7-foot-1 and has tremendous side-to-side agility, so he’ll be on the court for as many minutes as he can handle against a tough opponent with a strong frontcourt.
He’s picked up his scoring output as he gets more comfortable with the college game, scoring 16+ in each of his last four contests while averaging 19.8 in that span.
Arizona State vs Arizona SGP
- Arizona team total Over 94.5
- Jaden Bradley Over 4.5 assists
- Massambia Diop Over 15.5 points
Our beyond the arc SGP: Sun Devils hang around
This wide spread implies Arizona will win in a dominant blowout. While the Wildcats are certainly good enough to make that happen, that’s a narrow outcome to bank on from a betting perspective.
This is still a rivalry game, after all, and Arizona State has covered the spread in 10 of its last 14 road games.
Arizona State vs Arizona SGP
- Arizona team total Over 94.5
- Jaden Bradley Over 4.5 assists
- Massambia Diop Over 15.5 points
- Arizona State +22
Arizona State vs Arizona odds
- Spread: Arizona State +22 | Arizona -22
- Moneyline: Arizona State +1600 | Arizona -5000
- Over/Under: Over 168 | Under 168
Arizona State vs Arizona betting trend to know
Arizona has scored at least 95 points in seven consecutive home games. Find more college basketball betting trends for Arizona State vs. Arizona.
How to watch Arizona State vs Arizona
| Location | McKale Memorial Center, Tucson, AZ |
| Date | Wednesday, January 14, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 10:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | FS1 |
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