<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1QDOlV_0w3kzYAM00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1QDOlV_0w3kzYAM00" width="1200" height="628" >It's another slower week in the Big 12 with just five games in the conference, but there are multiple marquee games across the league.The Cyclone Alert staff is getting hot in its Big 12 picks with a combined 9-3 record last week. Alec Busse went an impressive 4-2, but Payne Blazevich was even better at 5-1. In the last two weeks, the staff is a combined 17-9.Payne enters the weekend with a six game advantage (36-29 record) as Alec (30-35) works to get above .500 after his slow start to the season. Let's get into this week's picks! Utah at Arizona State (+4)Busse: I've been high on both of these teams all season, and the only reason I would be selling stock on one of them entering Week 7 is the <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Cameron-Rising-86414">Cameron Rising</a> injury situation at Utah. If Rising is unable to play again this weekend, it would be his fifth missed game with an injury that was first reported as a finger laceration. Without knowing his availability, I'll take the Sun Devils in what are expected to be scorching temperatures. The smart play is likely to stay away. The pick: Arizona State +4Blazevich: For me, the result of this game is determinant on if Cameron Rising is back on the field Friday night. Utah has shown the ability to take command of games in the trenches, but it also lost the battle of physicality against Arizona. Taking on a tough Arizona State on the road will be a challenge, but I anticipate the Utes remain on track. The pick: Utah -4 Arizona at Brigham Young (-4)Busse: People still aren't buying a lot of BYU stock across the country, and I think it's because of their inability to effectively run the football. Meanwhile, Arizona has been about as inconsistent as possible to open the first half of the season, and it cost them last week with star receiver <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Tetairoa-McMillan-46081836">Tetairoa McMillan</a> losing a key fumble in the loss to Texas Tech last weekend. I'll take Arizona to cover – and potentially the money line. The pick: Arizona +4Blazevich: Arizona has struggled when it falls short in the run game, and it will face a challenge against BYU's defense. The Cougars have displayed the capability to take advantage of inconsistency from opposing offenses, and Arizona still hasn't shown that it can field a consistent offensive effort. Until I'm proven otherwise, I'll take BYU in a close win. The pick: BYU -4 Kansas State at Colorado (+4.5)Busse: This is another tough one. Colorado showed an ability to stop the run vs. UCF, and that could play key vs. K-State's potent rushing offense this weekend too. If the Buff's improved d-line can contain <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Avery-Johnson-46111693">Avery Johnson</a>, <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/DJ-Giddens-46136238">DJ Giddens</a> and former teammate <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Dylan-Edwards-46111508">Dylan Edwards</a>, I like the secondary to play well against a less than lethal K-State WR group. Give me Colorado to cover at home in the AfterDark window. The pick: Colorado +4.5Blazevich: Kansas State will face a dynamic offense from Colorado, challenging its secondary to rise in a big conference matchup. The Wildcats found a rhythm offensively in the run game, and a bye week leaves them rested for a game that could evolve into a track meet. Limiting the Buffaloes' talent at wide receiver will be key, but if the Wildcats can bring pressure on QB <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Shedeur-Sanders-46042823">Shedeur Sanders</a>, the team can pull out an important Big 12 victory. The pick: Kansas State -4.5 Cincinnati at UCF (-3)Busse: Frankly, I'm starting to buy Cincinnati stock. <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Brendan-Sorsby-46114483">Brendan Sorsby</a> has been one of the biggest surprises in the conference this season, and I thought the Bearcats should have won at Texas Tech two weeks ago. UCF couldn't get off the mat vs. Florida last week. I'll take the Bearcats as road underdogs. The pick: Cincinnati +3Blazevich: UCF's trajectory has been steadily negative after an impressive start to conference play, and a hard fought loss against Florida doesn't help the team regain confidence. Cincinnati, meanwhile, has been capable of winning games against better conference competition, nearly beating Texas Tech on the road. I'll ride the hot hand in Brendan Sorsby and the Cincinnati offense in a close win against the spread. The pick: Cincinnati +3 Iowa State at West Virginia (+3)Busse: Likely the game of the weekend in the conference – it's this one of K-State at Colorado – making a prediction is really tough. People tossed WVU aside after their 1-2 start to the season. But they've responded with wins over Kansas and Oklahoma State, two of the lesser teams in the Big 12. Iowa State also has two wins vs. lesser Big 12 opposition, but they do have the road win at Iowa. I'll take the Cyclones. The pick: Iowa State -3Blazevich: This will be the toughest matchup Iowa State has faced since traveling on the road to take on Iowa in Week 2. But despite the intense road environment and offensive capability from West Virginia, I think Iowa State has a chance to maintain control over the course of four quarters. A slow start will spell trouble, but I think the Cyclones have fallen into a groove offensively. I'll take Iowa State in a key conference win. The pick: Iowa State -3 </div></body>

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Week 7 Big 12 Picks vs. Spread

It's another slower week in the Big 12 with just five games in the conference, but there are multiple marquee games across the league. The Cyclone Alert staff is getting hot in its Big 12 picks with a combined 9-3 record last week. Alec Busse went an impressive 4-2, but Payne Blazevich was even better at 5-1. In the last two weeks, the staff is a combined 17-9.

Week 7 Big 12 Picks vs. Spread

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