Washington State vs. Iowa State

The Iowa St. Cyclones turned the Big-12 Conference Championship into a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. This team has ridden under the radar all season and come into this game vs. Washington St. at 28-7 on the season and they have been a cover machine as they are 23-11 ATS on the season, including 17-8 ATS playing as a favorite. The Cyclones claim one of the nations top defenses in the nation allowing 60.4ppg. Washington St. took advantage of a weak Pac-12 Conference this season. I don't think they can hang around in this one as their offense struggled down the stretch shooting 42% or less in five of their last eight games. The Cyclones defense is going to shut this team and send them packing. Make the play on Iowa St.