by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Dec 03, 2024
Game Time: 12:00 pm ET, Saturday, December 7, 2024
Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX
Where to Watch: ABC
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: ISU +2, ASU -2; Over/Under: 51 points
Bet365: Point Spread: ISU +2, ASU -2; Over/Under: 51 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: ISU +2.5, ASU -2.5; Over/Under: 50.5 points
Season Record
Iowa State Cyclones: 10-2 (7-2) (2nd place, Big 12)
Arizona State Sun Devils: 10-2 (7-2) (1st place, Big 12)
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Iowa State Cyclones: won their last game at home against the Kansas State Wildcats 29-21.
Arizona State Sun Devils: won their last game on the road against the Arizona Wildcats 49-7.
Iowa State Cyclones vs Arizona State Sun Devils Preview and Analysis
Iowa State is entering this game with a 10-2 record overall and they have a 7-2 record in their conference games too. They are 6-1 in their home games, 4-1 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at a neutral site for this game. They won their last game against Kansas State 29-21. Rocco Becht was the starting QB and he completed 13/35 passes for 137 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Abu Sama III led the team in rushing yards with 81. Jayden Higgins led the receivers with 53 receiving yards on 3 receptions and 1 TD. Ta'Shawn James led the defense in that game with 4 solo tackles and 4 assisted tackles while Jacob Ellis led the defense in sacks with 1. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that one.
Arizona State is entering this game with a 10-2 record overall and they have a 7-2 record in their conference games too. They are 6-0 in their home games, 4-2 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at a neutral site for this game. They won their last game against Arizona 49-7. Sam Leavitt was the starting QB and he completed 17/22 passes for 291 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Cameron Skattebo led the team in rushing yards with 177 and 3 TDs. Jordyn Tyson led the receivers with 143 receiving yards on 8 receptions and 1 TD. Myles Rowser led the defense in that game with 5 solo tackles and 1 assisted tackle while Elijah O'Neal led the defense in sacks with 2. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that one.
Iowa State vs Arizona State Prediction
The current betting odds have Arizona State listed as a 2 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Arizona State has looked really good in their games this season with their 10-2 record overall and their 7-2 conference record which has them right at the top of the Big 12 and in this Big 12 Championship. Their win against BYU the other week was huge for them to get here, but they have also been rolling over teams lately, being one of the hottest teams in the conference. Meanwhile, Iowa State has also looked really good in their games this season with their 10-2 record overall and their 7-2 conference record which has them right near the top of the Big 12. They started the season 7-0 and then lost 2 games in a row, but they rebounded well as a team to win their last 3 games of the regular season. They are coming off a win against Kansas State in their last one, but their defense hasn't looked as good in their games lately. Their defense was a big part of that 7-0 start to the season, but they have been giving up a lot more points over the last month and that is going to be a problem here. Arizona State has one of the best running backs in the nation so they will be able to move the ball on the ground, and their starting QB has also looked better lately giving them the edge on offense. Iowa State has looked a lot better lately, but Arizona State has been rolling with 5 wins in a row now and they have all the momentum on their side being one of the hottest teams in the conference. The best way to place a bet here is on Arizona State to cover the spread in this game.
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NCAAF Betting Trends
Iowa State Cyclones: 3-8 ATS vs. good passing teams averaging 8 or more passing yards/att. 0-6 ATS when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. > 75%). 5-11 ATS vs. good offensive teams - scoring 31 or more points/game.
Arizona State Sun Devils: 8-3 ATS as a favorite. 4-1 ATS when the line is +3 to -3. 7-3 ATS when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. > 75%).
Key Injuries
Iowa State Cyclones: T. Moore (TE) Questionable - Undisclosed. B. Brahmer (TE) Questionable - Leg. C. Bacon (LB) Questionable - Leg. D. Surges (DB) Questionable - Undisclosed. D. Jackson (WR) Out - Leg.
Arizona State Sun Devils: J. Tyson (WR) Out - Undisclosed. J. Fortier (TE) Questionable - Undisclosed. J. Smith (WR) Questionable - Undisclosed. Z. Sample (WR) Questionable - Undisclosed. R. Brown (RB) Out - Redshirt. M. McClain (WR) Out - Redshirt. C. Martin (DB) Out - Hip.
Notable Quotes
“Our guys played their best game of football on the most important game of the year and it was great to see.” - Kenny Dillingham after his team’s win against Arizona in their last game.
“It will have been earned. Our kids have really never wavered. It'll be a great opportunity for our program and obviously for our fanbase to be able to be a part of that with us.” - Matt Campbell after his team’s win against KSU in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Iowa State Cyclones
WR Higgins, Jayden
WR Ngoyi, Beni
WR Noel, Jaylin
TE Brahmer, Benjamin
TE Klotz, Stevo
QB Becht, Rocco
RB Sama III, Abu
Arizona State Sun Devils
WR Guillory, Xavier
WR Tyson, Jordyn
WR Stovall, Melquan
TE Metayer, Chamon
QB Leavitt, Sam
RB Skattebo, Cam
Statistical Leaders
Iowa State Cyclones
Passing: R. Becht (3021)
Rushing: C. Hansen (618)
Receiving: J. Higgins (1068)
Touchdowns: C. Hansen (11)
Arizona State Sun Devils
Passing: S. Leavitt (2444)
Rushing: C. Skattebo (1398)
Receiving: J. Tyson (1101)
Touchdowns: C. Skattebo (19)
Coaches:
Iowa State Cyclones: Matt Campbell (9th season)
Arizona State Sun Devils: Kenny Dillingham (2nd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
