Utah Utes vs Arizona State Sun Devils Picks and Prediction for Saturday, February 28, 2026

By: David Anicetti Published 02/28/2026, 12:20 AM ET
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Utah heads to Tempe for a Big 12 matchup at Desert Financial Arena on Saturday afternoon versus Arizona State. The Utes are 10-18 overall and 2-13 in conference play after a 75-59 home loss to Iowa State in their last game. Arizona State is 14-14 overall and 5-10 in the Big 12 following a 90-78 road loss to TCU. Our free college basketball picks will help you win tonight.

Game Information

  • Date: Saturday, February 28
  • Time: 3:30 PM ET
  • Location: Desert Financial Arena, Tempe, AZ
  • TV: TNT, truTV

Utah Utes Preview

Utah averages 75.0 points per game while shooting 45.3% from the field and 35.1% from three-point range. Terrence Brown leads the Utes with averages of 20.1 points and 3.8 assists per game, serving as the primary scoring option in the backcourt. Don McHenry adds 17.3 points per contest to provide perimeter support, while Keanu Dawes contributes 12.5 points and a team-high 9.3 rebounds per game to anchor the frontcourt. Utah averages 34.3 rebounds and 13.8 assists per game as a team. Defensively, the Utes allow 78.3 points per contest and have struggled to limit scoring runs, particularly in conference play.

Injury Report: Lucas Langarita, Jacob Patrick, and Babacar Faye are out.

Key Stats – Per Game

  • Points: 75.0
  • Points Allowed: 78.3
  • Rebounds: 34.3
  • Assists: 13.8
  • Steals: 5.6
  • Blocks: 3.5
  • Turnovers: 11.6

Arizona State Sun Devils Preview

Arizona State averages 78.1 points per game while shooting 44.9% from the field and 33.8% from beyond the arc. Maurice Odum leads the Sun Devils with averages of 17.2 points and 5.9 assists per contest, directing the offense and creating scoring opportunities. Massamba Diop adds 13.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game while protecting the rim with 2.1 blocks per contest. Anthony Johnson contributes 13.6 points per game to give Arizona State a balanced scoring attack. The Sun Devils average 14.1 assists and 7.1 steals per contest. On defense, Arizona State allows 78.9 points per game and has struggled to make late stops.

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Injury Report: Marcus Adams Jr., Adante' Holiman, Jovan Icitovic, Quentin McCoy, Kash Polk, and Dame Salane are out.

Key Stats – Per Game

  • Points: 78.1
  • Points Allowed: 78.9
  • Rebounds: 33.1
  • Assists: 14.1
  • Steals: 7.1
  • Blocks: 4.5
  • Turnovers: 11.4

Utah Utes vs Arizona State Sun Devils Prediction

Utah allows over 78 points per game and faces an Arizona State offense led by Odum and two additional double-figure scorers. With the Sun Devils scoring 78.1 points per contest and Utah struggling defensively in conference play, Arizona State has an advantage playing at home. The Sun Devils will capitalize on Utah’s defensive issues and secure the win. Arizona State wins and covers ATS. Final Score Prediction: Arizona State Sun Devils 81-74.

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