Today, the Arizona State Sun Devils will take on the Texas Longhorns in a highly anticipated matchup at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii, as part of the Maui Invitational tournament. The game is scheduled to tip off at 9:30 p.m. MST and will be broadcast on ESPN2.
According to predictions from The Arizona Republic, Texas is favored to win, with a projected score of 77-73. The Longhorns have shown strong performance in recent games, having won four consecutive matches since their initial loss to Duke. In contrast, Arizona State’s only setback came against Gonzaga, hinting that although both teams are competitive, Texas may have the edge in this bout.
Various betting insights suggest a strong inclination towards Texas as well. The sportsbook BetMGM lists the Longhorns as a 7.5-point favorite. Moreover, ESPN’s analysis gives Texas an 86.5% probability of securing the victory, while Arizona State holds a much slimmer 13.5% chance. The line offers the Longhorns at -325 on the moneyline, and the Sun Devils at +260, with the over/under set at 153.5 points.
Picks and Parlays projects a more decisive win for Texas, forecasting an 82-68 outcome. Similarly, Winners and Whiners expect Texas to not only win but also cover the point spread against Arizona State. However, Sports Chat Place predicts that Arizona State may perform well against the spread despite the overall odds favoring Texas. Stat Salt foresees the game going under the point total, reflecting expectations of a more defensive battle than initially anticipated.
As fans eagerly await the game, it remains to be seen whether the Longhorns will maintain their winning streak or if the Sun Devils can pull off an upset. The stakes are high, and the atmosphere promises to be electric for this exciting matchup in Maui.