BIG-12 Conference Championship Game Preview: Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Iowa State Cyclones – Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024

The 18th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones (10-2) and 16th-ranked Arizona State Sun Devils (10-2) will face off in the Dr. Pepper Big 12 Conference Championship on Saturday, December 7 at 12:00 PM ET. This college football betting opportunity will be at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, where the Sun Devils are favored with a point spread at -2.0 (-110).

Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview

The Cyclones have won their last three games as they approach this championship battle. Their most recent win was a 29-21 outing over the previously 24th-ranked Kansas State Wildcats.

Rocco Becht completed 13 of his 35 passes for 137 yards and two touchdowns. Abu Sama III had 15 carries for 81 yards on the ground, which helped open up receivers for the Cyclones to win the passing game.

They put up 324 yards and 22 first downs without committing a turnover. On defense they allowed 364 yards and 14 first downs, but was able to force the Wildcats into two turnovers.

The Cyclones have been putting up 31.2 points per game, which ranks 44th in the nation. Their defense has consistently allowed 19.6 points per game, ranking 18th. This is a great spread, assuming they can continue their strong offense.

Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Preview

The Sun Devils are riding a five-game winning streak heading into this showdown. Their latest triumph was a 49-7 blowout over the Arizona Wildcats, where they had a 35-0 lead entering the half.

Sam Leavitt had a precise game throwing, with 17 of 22 completed passes for 291 yards and three touchdowns. Cam Skattebo was strong for their ground game with 21 rushing attempts for 177 yards and three touchdowns.

Their offense had 643 yards and 24 first downs without turning it over. Defensively they held the Wildcats to 210 yards and 15 first downs, while also forcing a turnover. The Sun Devils also took control of the pace of the game, as they had possession of the ball for nearly 34 minutes.

The Sun Devils put up 32.1 points per game and rank 38th in the country. Their defense has allowed 21.5 points per game, ranking 33rd. This is a solid margin of error, but they must continue to do a good job defensively.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

The college football betting odds for the Big 12 Conference Championship has been provided courtesy of MyBookie, showing that the Sun Devils are two-point favorites. Market analysis has the Cyclones winning with a 55.1 percent chance of success.

This should be one of the more entertaining matchups over the weekend, as both teams are similar on paper. The Sun Devils are appealing with excellent momentum coming into this matching matchup and should be able to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Arizona State Sun Devils -2.0 (-110)