The Iowa State Cyclones (16-2) travel to face off against the Arizona State Sun Devils (11-7) on Saturday, January 25th. This game will be played at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 2:00 ET.
Iowa State Cyclones vs Arizona State Sun Devils
The Cyclones Are Coming Off A Win
Iowa State improved to 16-2 on the season with a dominant 108-83 win over UCF on Tuesday. The Cyclones were -16 favorites heading into the game and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 191, surpassing the over/under line of 154.5.
Iowa State took control early, leading 54-36 at halftime. They matched their first-half output by scoring another 54 points in the second half, while allowing 47 points to UCF after the break.
The Sun Devils Are Coming Off A Win
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 but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.
They led 24-23 at halftime and took control in the 2nd half, outscoring the Mountaineers 41-34. The total points for the game were 122, falling short of the 134.5-point O/U line.
Cyclones Offense Breakdown
Iowa State’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 108 points with a 56.3% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 62%, and they connected on 63.3% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 40.9% from beyond the arc. The Cyclones also made 76% of their free throws, going 19-of-25 from the line.
Joshua Jefferson led the way with 30 points, shooting 64.3% overall and 75% from three-point range. Jordan Ivy-Curry added 24 points, hitting 6-of-9 from deep, and Keshon Gilbert contributed 21 points and 8 assists, shooting 66.7% from the field. Iowa State finished with 19 assists and 15 offensive rebounds in the win.
Sun Devils Offense Breakdown
Arizona State put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.8%. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts (20/35), but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.4% (5/17). Their free-throw shooting was also lacking, as they made only 58.8% (10/17) from the line.
Basheer Jihad led the way with 17 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 71.4% (5/7) from the field. Jayden Quaintance added 15 points and 12 rebounds, hitting 63.6% (7/11) of his shots. Javon Small had a tough night, going 0/8 from three and 2/11 overall, but still contributed 14 points along with BJ Freeman, who also scored 14 and grabbed 8 boards.
Cyclones Team Defense
Iowa State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 56% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 63% of their two-point attempts, with a 31/49 performance.
From beyond the arc, Iowa State’s opponents shot 40%, making 9 of 22 three-pointers. The Cyclones also sent them to the line 25 times, where they converted 19 free throws at a 76% rate. Iowa State gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.
Sun Devils Team Defense
Iowa State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 56% from the field. The Cyclones couldn’t contain the inside game, as they allowed 63% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent hitting 31 of 49 shots.
From beyond the arc, Iowa State’s opponent shot 40%, making 9 of 22 three-point attempts. The Cyclones also sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 19 for 76%. Iowa State allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.
Cyclones vs Sun Devils Trends
- Iowa State has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 79 points per game while allowing 76. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- Arizona State has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 60 points per game while allowing 66. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Sun Devils have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 3-0.
- As the betting favorite, the Cyclones have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.
Cyclones vs Sun Devils Prediction
The Sun Devils come in as the underdog at +9.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 145.5, and our model predicts the Cyclones and Sun Devils to score a combined 146 points. We recommend betting on the over.
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Last updated:January 25, 2025 Arizona State Sun Devils, Iowa State Cyclones