Arizona State basketball predictions against BYU

LAS VEGAS, — Arizona State basketball finishes off the Thanksgiving holiday with a matchup against BYU. The Sun Devils face the Cougars in Vegas, and the game tips off at 10:00 p.m. AZT. BYU is ranked in the top 15 by KenPom, a nationally regarded analytical system that the NCAA committee values strongly come selection Sunday.

Due to BYU’s KenPom ranking, Arizona State has a major opportunity tonight in Vegas, and here are the Sun Devil Daily staff predictions.

Arizona State basketball predictions against BYU

ASU: 65 BYU: 73

Great start to the season for BYU and not so much for ASU. The ball handling and numerous missed three-point attempts have been an issue for ASU, and I think that continues. BYU is better on both ends to this point and that will show tonight. – Cooper Burns (2-0)

ASU: 63 BYU: 71

BYU has had a great start to its season, ranked 15 in the Kenpom rankings. I think ASU is beginning to get more rhythm and chemistry on offense, but it’s still a work in progress. I think 3-point shooting will be key for the Sun Devils tonight, and I don’t think they’ll hit enough. This is a big test early for the Sun Devils. They bounced back from a rough season opener with back-to-back uneasy wins. A win tonight would be huge for the confidence of this newly crafted team. However, I don’t think they’ll be able to get it done. – Douglas Santo (2-0)

BYU 75 – ASU 71

BYU comes out on top in a preview of future conference opponents. The Sun Devils will miss center Shawn Phillips Jr. as their rebounding struggles will continue which will ultimately cost them the game. -Anthony D’Amato (2-0)

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