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Bobby Hurley’s Sun Devils have started the last few seasons, posting some big wins before fading down the stretch in Pac-12 play and barely making the NCAA Tournament. But this season has been different as they are finishing the regular season strong. They come into this contest having won each of their last four games and six of seven. California has lost its last three. I’m on Arizona State.
The Under is 13-5 in the Sun Devils' last 18 games as a favorite. Arizona State ranks 25th on defense and just 150th on offense, but it does like to run. The Sun Devils shoot just 49 percent overall, 31.8 percent from 3-point range and 68 percent from the free-throw line, which are all below average. California will control the pace with its methodical offense and solid transition defense, especially at home.
Arizona State is gaining NCAA Tournament consideration. The Sun Devils have won four in a row, three of those by five or fewer points. The win streak has coincided with a surge by sixth man Alonzo Verge. He's averaging 20 points during the streak and that kind of production should continue against Cal. Grab ASU.