Arizona State Sun Devils vs Kansas State Wildcats Picks and Predictions February 4th 2025

Wildcats Rolling After Statement Win

Kansas State (10-11, 4-6 Big 12) appears to have turned its season around after suffering a six-game losing streak in January.

The Wildcats stunned then-No. 3 Iowa State, 80-61, on Saturday, marking their third straight win. The victory was particularly impressive as Kansas State became the first sub-.500 team to beat a Top 5 opponent by 15 or more points on the road.

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Coach Jerome Tang emphasized how important it was to end the road struggles:

“To win on the road was a challenge. We (hadn’t) won a road game in a while,” Tang said. “I took it personally as a coach, and I was thankful I had a team that took it personally also and gave us this opportunity.”

Key Players for Kansas State:

• Dug McDaniel (G) – 20 points vs. Iowa State, first 20-point game for K-State
• Tylor Perry (G) – 13 points, 4 assists
• Cam Carter (G) – 10 points, 6 rebounds

With all five starters scoring in double figures, Kansas State is showcasing the balanced offense needed to keep its winning streak alive.

Arizona State Reeling After Heated Rivalry Loss

Arizona State (12-9, 3-7 Big 12) enters Tuesday’s matchup with momentum in the opposite direction after an 81-72 loss to Arizona on Saturday.

The game ended in controversy when BJ Freeman was ejected for headbutting Arizona’s Caleb Love in the final seconds. Coach Bobby Hurley then walked off the court without shaking hands with Arizona’s coaching staff.

“Good teams find a way to win, bad teams find a way to lose,” said Adam Miller, who scored 16 points in the loss.

Despite the drama, Freeman led Arizona State with 19 points, while Miller (16 points) and Basheer Jihad (14 points) also contributed.

However, Arizona State will need to sharpen its focus and move past the emotions of the rivalry game to avoid falling further in Big 12 play.

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Can Kansas State Keep Its Streak Alive?

With momentum on its side, Kansas State has a prime opportunity to secure its fourth straight win and climb the Big 12 standings.

Arizona State, meanwhile, must regroup and avoid distractions as it looks to defend its home court.

Will Kansas State’s surge continue, or will Arizona State rebound at home? Tuesday night’s matchup will be a defining moment for both teams.