The Cincinnati Bearcats take on the Arizona State Sun Devils in Tempe, Arizona. Tip-off is set for 10 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network.
Cincinnati is favored by 2.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -140. The total is set at 148.5 points.
Here’s my Cincinnati vs. Arizona State prediction and college basketball picks for January 24, 2026.
Cincinnati vs Arizona State Prediction
My Pick: Arizona State +2.5 or Better
My Cincinnati vs Arizona State best bet is on the Sun Devils to cover. For all of your college basketball bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page.
Cincinnati vs. Arizona State Odds
| Cincinnati Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2.5 -110 | 148.5 -110o / -110u | -140 |
| Arizona St Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2.5 -110 | 148.5 -110o / -110u | +120 |
Cincinnati vs Arizona State College Basketball Betting Preview
I project this game close to a pick, so I show some value on the Sun Devils at home.
I know everyone is super low on the Sun Devils, especially after Bobby Hurley’s post-game comments following their third consecutive loss:
But this seems like a decent buy-low spot against Cincinnati, given the Bearcats have been underwhelming on the road (0-6 SU, 2-4 ATS) and can’t score (last in the Big 12 in offensive efficiency).
Yes, Cincinnati’s defense is terrifying. But this is a great matchup for Moe Odum, who could absolutely rip apart the Bearcats' drop-coverage with dribble creation in the middle of the floor — that's kind of his forte.
Three of Arizona State’s five conference losses have come on the road against top-15 teams (Arizona, Houston, BYU). That’s a tough stretch.
Meanwhile, Cincinnati has shown us nothing special outside of the home win over Iowa State.
My Pick: Arizona State +2.5 or Better
