As the college basketball season enters its final stretch, Arizona State finds itself in a precarious position, sitting at 12-12 overall and 3-8 in conference play. With a NET ranking of 82, the Sun Devils desperately need quality wins to build a tournament resume. Enter Oklahoma State, a team on the NCAA Tournament bubble with a NET ranking of 66. The Cowboys' quad record, which includes a 1-5 mark in Quad 1 games, makes this matchup a critical one for their postseason aspirations.
Oklahoma State's Quad 1 Struggles
Key Matchups
The CHD Scout prediction favors Arizona State by 4.0 points, with a 63.8% win probability, suggesting the Sun Devils have a slight edge at home. Given their recent form, with a win and two losses in their last three games, Arizona State want to capitalize on Oklahoma State's vulnerabilities. The Cowboys, meanwhile, have been inconsistent, with a loss and two wins in their last three outings.
CHD Scout Prediction
Oklahoma State
79
Arizona State
83
Tournament Stakes
I predict Arizona State will come out on top, 83-79, leveraging their home-court advantage to secure a crucial win. The Sun Devils' ability to capitalize on Oklahoma State's Quad 1 struggles and their own recent form will be the difference-maker in this closely contested matchup.