Iowa State Cyclones vs Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24
ABC will be handling the television broadcast as the Iowa State Cyclones and Arizona State Sun Devils face off in a week 15 matchup. Both teams are 10-2 so far this season, and the game is set for 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington (neutral site). The Sun Devils are the slight -2.5 point favorites, with the over/under line currently at 50.5 points.
IOWA STATE CYCLONES VS ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Iowa State Cyclones +2.5
This game will be played at AT&T Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.
WHY BET THE IOWA STATE CYCLONES:
- We have the Iowa State Cyclones winning this one by a score of 26 to 24
- Not only do we have the Iowa State Cyclones winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 50.5 points
Can The Iowa State Cyclones Pick Up A Win At AT&T Stadium?
Iowa State enters Week 15 with a 10-2 record, ranked 23rd in our power rankings. They are a lock for bowl eligibility and have a 54.8% chance of winning the Big 12. The Cyclones also have the 9th best odds of making the CFB playoff at 53.8%.
This season, Iowa State has been favored in 10 of their 12 games, going 8-2 as the favorite. They have a +11.6 average scoring margin and are 7-4 against the spread.
Their over/under record is 6-5, with an average line of 48.4 points. This week’s line is set at 50.5 points, slightly above their average line, while their games have averaged 50.8 points per contest.
Heading into week 15, Iowa State’s offense ranks 38th in our power rankings, averaging 31.2 points per game. Rocco Becht has thrown for 3,021 yards and 20 touchdowns, though he has 8 interceptions and a passer rating of 92.
The Cyclones are 33rd in passing yards per game, averaging 258, and they rank 35th in passing attempts. Carson Hansen leads the rushing attack with 618 yards and 11 touchdowns. Jayden Higgins has 1,068 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns on 80 catches.
Iowa State’s defense ranks 16th nationally, allowing just 19.6 points per game. They’ve been strong against the pass, giving up only 156.9 yards per game, the 8th-lowest in the country, and quarterbacks have a passer rating of just 62.4 against them, the 5th-lowest in college football.
In their recent game against Kansas State, Iowa State allowed 21 points but gave up 220 passing yards and three passing touchdowns. They also allowed 144 rushing yards on 31 attempts.
Can The Arizona State Sun Devils Take Care Of Business On A Neutral Field?
Arizona State enters Week 15 with a 10-2 record and a perfect 6-0 mark at home. They are 100% bowl-eligible and have a 45.2% chance of winning the Big 12. The Sun Devils also rank 10th in the nation with a 44.0% chance of making the playoff.
Against the spread, Arizona State is 10-2 this season, with a +10.6 average scoring margin. They are 7-0 ATS as the favorite and 6-0 ATS at home.
The over/under line for this week is 50.5 points. Arizona State’s games have averaged 53.6 points, with their average over/under line at 53.1 points. Their over/under record stands at 7-5 this season.
Arizona State’s offense is ranked 12th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 15. They are averaging 32.1 points per game, placing them 33rd nationally. Their rushing game is the focal point, with 201.6 yards per game on 40.4 attempts.
Cam Skattebo leads the ground attack with 1,402 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Quarterback Sam Leavitt has thrown for 2,444 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions, with a passer rating of 106. Arizona State ranks 15th in passer rating and third-down conversions, converting 46.9% of their attempts.
Arizona State’s defense played a crucial role in their recent 49-7 win over Arizona, allowing just 7 points and 210 total yards. They held Arizona to 84 rushing yards on 27 attempts and 126 passing yards, while also forcing an interception.
For the season, Arizona State ranks 28th nationally, giving up 21.5 points per game. They are 38th in the country against the run, allowing 119.9 rushing yards per game, and have faced the 18th fewest rushing attempts in the nation.