Picks for 1/25/24
College Basketball
9:00 PM EST
Rotation #819
Arizona State +9.5 over Oregon (loss)
Arizona State and Oregon have been rock solid at home this season. Ironically, both teams won on the road in this matchup last season. Neither team is remotely the same, as almost all the starters from last year’s teams have opted out or graduated. Oregon has the advantage of being at home, but is it worth double-digits? The Sun Devils have a demanding schedule and have played in big spots. Oregon has an average defense, so I don’t see them blowing out the Sun Devils. Oregon’s N’Faly Dante is returning from injury, as is Nathan Bittle; neither is at full strength. Frankie Collins is playing good basketball and should keep his team inside of the number. Take Arizona State.
9:00 PM EST
Rotation #819
Arizona State +9.5 over Oregon (loss)
Arizona State and Oregon have been rock solid at home this season. Ironically, both teams won on the road in this matchup last season. Neither team is remotely the same, as almost all the starters from last year’s teams have opted out or graduated. Oregon has the advantage of being at home, but is it worth double-digits? The Sun Devils have a demanding schedule and have played in big spots. Oregon has an average defense, so I don’t see them blowing out the Sun Devils. Oregon’s N’Faly Dante is returning from injury, as is Nathan Bittle; neither is at full strength. Frankie Collins is playing good basketball and should keep his team inside of the number. Take Arizona State.