The Arizona State Sun Devils will try to start the season 2-0 for the second consecutive year when they host the Sacramento State Hornets on Friday night. Kickoff is at 10 p.m. ET. The Sun Devils are 36-point favorites in the latest Arizona State vs. Sacramento State odds, while the over-under for total points scored is 63.5. 

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