Arizona State couldn't cover a 22-point spread in its season-opening, 76-60, win against Portland this past Tuesday. The Sun Devils are now 3-12 ATS the past 15 times as a home favorite.

I don't see the Sun Devils covering against UC-Riverside either. The Highlanders are one of the better teams in the Big West Conference. They went 14-8, including 8-4 in league, last season.

Arizona State is down four players due to COVID-19 protocols and has rebounding concerns after being outrebounded in all but four of its 25 games last season. The Highlanders feature 7-foot-1 junior center Callum McRae.

The Sun Devils only have two returning players. Considering the early-season circumstances, I'll take this many points with Riverside.