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Arizona State vs No. 6 Iowa State Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 7)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- The Sun Devils have ranked wins over Texas Tech and Kansas.
- The Cyclones remain inside the top 10 of the latest AP poll.
- This marks the fifth all-time matchup between the two Big 12 squads.
The Big 12 will be quite active in the afternoon hours of the March 7 slate when the No. 6 Iowa State Cyclones host the Arizona State Sun Devils. The hosts come out as the dominant favorite, paving the way for a great showdown to end their journeys in conference play this season.
How to Watch
- When: Saturday, March 7, 2 pm ET
- Where: Hilton Coliseum, Ames, Iowa
- How to Watch: FS1
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State | -107 | +15.5 | O147.5 |
| Iowa State | -113 | -15.5 | U147.5 |
Game Preview
The Sun Devils (16-14, 7-10 Big 12) have struggled throughout the course of conference play so far, losing most of their Big 12 matchups. Despite that, they are coming off strong wins over Utah and ranked Kansas. The Sun Devils are also hard to beat when holding their opponents under 70 points, as the team is 10-0 this season when doing so. Massamba Diop is one of the premier defenders in the conference. He has 46 blocks in conference play, averaging 2.7 per game, the second-most of any Big 12 player.
The No. 6 Cyclones (24-6, 11-6 Big 12) are going through a dip in form, losing in ranked duels against Texas Tech and Arizona. Despite the losses, Iowa State remains firm within the top 10 of the AP Top 25. Milan Momcilovic has been the nation’s best marksman this season, as the junior leads the country in 3-point percentage. He has six 25-plus point games so far this season for ISU. Meanwhile, Tamin Lipsey holds the most steals in program history and is in the top three in Big 12 history for career steals.
Arizona State vs Iowa State Head-to-Head
The two programs have had four meetings in their history, and the result is 3-1 for the Cyclones. The last matchup was in January 2025 when Iowa State won 76-61 on the road.
Arizona State vs Iowa State Predictions
Iowa State needs to end the season with a win to have positive momentum going into the Big 12 Tournament. Arizona State has racked up ranked upsets this season, possessing talent that can put pressure on the Cyclones during portions of the game. However, the Cyclones boast homecourt advantage as they know they have high expectations to achieve. Our betting pick here is the Cyclones to cover a 15.5-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick: Iowa State Cyclones -15.5
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