Arizona State Sun Devils vs Iowa State Cyclones Picks and Predictions for Saturday March 7 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/07/2026, 12:30 AM ET

The Arizona State Sun Devils and Iowa State Cyclones meet on Saturday March 7, 2026 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. Tipoff is scheduled for 2:00 PM and the game will be televised on FS1. At the time of this writing the odds were not released for this matchup. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more expert predictions on today’s games.

Arizona State Riding Momentum into Ames

The Arizona State Sun Devils enter this matchup with a 16-14 overall record and a 7-10 mark in Big 12 play. Arizona State has shown signs of momentum recently with some impressive results down the stretch. The Sun Devils recently won over Kansas 70-60, Utah 73-60, and Texas Tech 72-67 while recently losing to TCU 90-78 and Baylor 73-68.

Arizona State averages 77.6 points per game while allowing 77.6 points per contest this season. The Sun Devils shoot 45% from the field and average 14.1 assists per game. They also bring down 33.4 rebounds per contest, giving them moderate balance on both ends of the floor.

Defensively Arizona State averages 7.1 steals and 4.7 blocks per game. Their ability to generate turnovers and protect the rim can disrupt opposing offenses, particularly when their defensive pressure is working effectively.

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Iowa State Aiming to Rebound on Home Floor

The Iowa State Cyclones come into this matchup with an impressive 24-6 overall record and an 11-6 mark in Big 12 play. Despite their strong season, Iowa State enters this game looking to bounce back after recent losses. The Cyclones recently lost to Arizona 73-57, Texas Tech 82-73, and BYU 79-69 while recently winning over Utah 75-59 and Houston 70-67.

Iowa State averages 81.6 points per game while allowing just 65.8 points per contest this season. The Cyclones shoot an efficient 49% from the field and average 17.4 assists per game while pulling down 35.6 rebounds per contest.

Defensively Iowa State has been extremely effective, generating 8.8 steals per game and consistently forcing turnovers. Their defensive pressure combined with efficient scoring has helped them remain one of the stronger teams in the conference.

Arizona State Sun Devils vs Iowa State Cyclones Pick

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Iowa State holds the advantage in overall efficiency and defensive consistency. While Arizona State has picked up some solid wins recently, playing in Hilton Coliseum is one of the tougher environments in the Big 12. The Cyclones’ ability to generate turnovers and score efficiently should allow them to control the game.

Arizona State Sun Devils vs Iowa State Cyclones Total Pick

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I lean toward the under in this matchup because Iowa State’s defense tends to dictate the pace of games. The Cyclones allow under 66 points per game and frequently force opponents into half-court possessions. If Iowa State controls the tempo, this game could stay under the projected total.

Final Score Prediction: Iowa State 76, Arizona State 68

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