Arizona State Sun Devils vs Iowa State Cyclones Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Iowa State vs Arizona State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Tempe.

Iowa State vs Arizona State Prediction

Looking to win big? The Cyclones and Sun Devils face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Sun Devils are hosting the game at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, AZ. Iowa State is favored by -9.5 in this Big 12 conference contest against Arizona State. The game's over/under currently sits at 145.5 points.

Iowa State vs. Arizona State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Iowa State Cyclones at Arizona State Sun Devils
Where: Tempe at Desert Financial Arena
Date: Saturday, January 25th
Betting Odds IOWAST -9.5, IOWAST -480 | ARZST +360 O/U 145.5

Cyclones Preview: Can Iowa State Secure a Road Victory?

Iowa State Cyclones Recent Game/Games

The Cyclones improved to 16-2 on the season with a 108-83 win over UCF on Tuesday. Iowa State was a -16 favorite going into the game and covered the spread with the win.

At home, Iowa State led 54-36 at halftime and scored another 54 points in the 2nd half while allowing 47. The total points in the game reached 191, going over the pre-game O/U line of 154.5.

Cyclones Offense Breakdown

Iowa State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 108 points with a field goal percentage of 56.3% (40/71). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62%, thanks to 63.3% shooting inside the arc (31/49) and 40.9% from three-point range (9/22). They also hit 76% of their free throws, going 19/25 from the line.

Joshua Jefferson led the way with 30 points, shooting 64.3% overall and 75% from deep (3/4), while adding 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Jordan Ivy-Curry knocked down 6 of 9 threes, finishing with 24 points and 3 assists. Keshon Gilbert contributed 21 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field.

Cyclones Team Defense

Iowa State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Cyclones allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponents hitting 31 of 49 shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Iowa State's defense allowed 9 threes on 22 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 19 free throws, shooting 76%. Iowa State gave up 15 offensive rebounds.

Sun Devils Preview: Do the Sun Devils Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

Arizona State Sun Devils Recent Game/Games

Arizona State improved to 11-7 on the season with a 65-57 road win over West Virginia on Tuesday. The Sun Devils entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Arizona State led 24-23 at halftime and broke the game open in the second half, outscoring West Virginia 41-34. The game’s total points (122) fell short of the over/under line of 134.5.

Sun Devils Offense Breakdown

Arizona State put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 53.8%. They hit just 5 of 17 from beyond the arc, connecting at 29.4%, while their two-point shooting was a strong 57.1% (20/35). At the free-throw line, they struggled, making only 10 of 17 attempts for 58.8%.

The Sun Devils grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Basheer Jihad led the way with 17 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the field. Jayden Quaintance added 15 points and 12 rebounds, hitting 63.6% of his shots. Javon Small had a tough night, going 0 for 8 from three and 2 for 11 overall, but still contributed 14 points.

Sun Devils Team Defense

Arizona State's defense was in top form, holding their opponent to just 57 points on 31% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 29 attempts, a 13% shooting performance.

Even though their opponent shot 48% on two-pointers, Arizona State's defense sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 17 of those attempts. The Sun Devils also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Cyclones vs Sun Devils Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three road games, Iowa State has averaged 73 points per game while allowing 72. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
When looking at their past three home matchups, Arizona State has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 60 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Sun Devils have gone 7-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 4-6.
As the betting favorite, the Cyclones have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Iowa State posted a straight up mark of 9-1 in these matchups.