Big 12 Championship: #15 Arizona State vs. #16 Iowa State
The Big 12 Championship is up for grabs as #15 Arizona State faces #16 Iowa State this Saturday. Not only is the Big 12 title on the line, but a spot in the college playoffs.
Both teams have been playing great, but only one can come out on top. Here is our breakdown of the Big 12 Championship between #15 Arizona State vs. #16 Iowa State.
#15 Arizona State vs. #16 Iowa State: Betting Odds
The top oddsmakers believe this game between these evenly matched teams will likely go down to the wire. Check out the current betting odds on ASU vs. IST and use BetMGM sportsbook Arizona to place your bets.
#15 Arizona State
- Spread: -2.5(-109)
- Point Total: Over 51
- Money Line: -125
#16 Iowa State
- Spread: +2.5(+108)
- Point Total: Under 51
- Money Line: +105
Arizona State’s Keys to Victory
#15 Arizona State has been red hot going into the Big 12 Championship. They have won five straight and are having one of the best years in the school’s history.
ASU is playing in their first conference title game since 2007. This is also their first Big 12 title game since entering the conference this year.
The Sun Devil’s keys to victory will depend on their defense and running game. ISU QB Rocco Becht is prone to making dangerous throws, a massive advantage for the ASU defense.
Arizona State’s defense has 11 interceptions on the year and can make turnovers. An ASU win will also rely heavily on the performance of running back Cam Skattebo.
The senior running back averages 5.6 yards per carry this year and is facing the 79th-ranked rush defense. Skattebo will have to put up big numbers if the Sun Devils want to win their first Big 12 title.
Iowa State’s Keys to Victory
#16 Iowa State is playing in the most important game in the program’s history. The Cyclones are having the best season they’ve ever had, as coach Matt Campbell has made them a winning program.
They’re on a 3-game win streak, but the team has some glaring flaws going into this game. The two most prominent are the play of QB Rocco Becht and Iowa State’s rush defense.
Becht’s passing accuracy has been subpar in the last few games, and he’s been making questionable passes. ASU’s defense can create turnovers and if Becht isn’t careful with his passing decisions, it could cost them the game.
Then there’s the Iowa State defense, ranked 79th against the run and faces dangerous RB Cam Skattebo. Cam is an explosive runner, and the Cyclones will lose if their defense doesn’t contain him.
Who’s Going to Win?
The Big 12 Championship game is really a toss-up between evenly matched teams. However, Arizona State has covered the spread 10 out of 12 times this season.
The #15 Sun Devils have been solid against the spread, while Iowa State is 7-4. On that stat, we’ll take Arizona to cover the -2.5 spread and predict this game will go over 51 points.
Expect a battle between these evenly matched to decide the Big 12 title and who goes to the college playoffs.
