It has been a rough week for Arizona State as the Sun Devils lost to Houston to effectively taking them out of the Big 12 race and any chance of winning a back-to-back conference championship. Not only did that happen, but star quarterback Sam Leavitt, who was named the Big 12 Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, is undergoing season-ending foot surgery.
This means that the Arizona State offense is about to change drastically. Leavitt has a lingering foot injury this season that has kept him in and out of the starting lineup. Now, as he was planning to go to the NFL after this season, he will focus on rehabbing to be ready for the NFL Combine and Draft next year.
For the Sun Devils now, though, they turn their focus to their opponent this week, which is Iowa State, another team projected to do well this season, but is also out of the Big 12 race with three losses. The Cyclones are on a three-game losing streak that they are hoping to break, while Arizona State hopes to get back on track.
Arizona State vs. Iowa State final odds, spread, and total
Odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook
Spread
- Iowa State: -7.5 (-110)
- Arizona State: +7.5 (-110)
Moneyline
- Iowa State: -295
- Arizona State: +240
Total
- O/U: 49.5 (-105/-115)
Arizona State vs. Iowa State final prediction
This is a close game when it comes to the odds, with the Cyclones a surprising favorite, even if they are on a three-game losing streak. Iowa State is just a little over a touchdown favorite over the Sun Devils, who need this win today.
There is no telling what this offense will look like with Leavitt out of the lineup for the rest of the season, but it will be a good test run for next season. Arizona State's defense will need to step it up today, going against opposing quarterback Rocco Becht, who has struggled more than some thought he would this season.
It is going to be tough to go into Ames and get a win, as it is quite the hostile environment, but the Sun Devils can go in and get the win for their quarterback, Leavitt.