Arizona State takes on New Mexico

Nov 28, 2024, 03:48 am

New Mexico Lobos (5-1) vs. Arizona State Sun Devils (5-1)

Palm Desert, California; Thursday, 11:30 p.m. EST

Lobos -4.5; over/under is 159

BOTTOM LINE: New Mexico and Arizona State square off at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California.

The Sun Devils are 5-1 in non-conference play. Arizona State ranks fifth in the Big 12 with 27.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Jayden Quaintance averaging 5.3.

The Lobos have a 5-1 record in non-conference play. New Mexico is ninth in the MWC allowing 73.3 points while holding opponents to 42.6% shooting.

Arizona State scores 79.5 points, 6.2 more per game than the 73.3 New Mexico allows. New Mexico has shot at a 46.8% rate from the field this season, 5.1 percentage points greater than the 41.7% shooting opponents of Arizona State have averaged.

TOP PERFORMERS: Joson Sanon averages 2.5 made 3-pointers per game for the Sun Devils, scoring 14.3 points while shooting 51.7% from beyond the arc.

Donovan Dent is averaging 17 points, eight assists and 1.7 steals for the Lobos.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.