Utah State Aggies vs Arizona Wildcats NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/22
The Utah State Aggies, seeded ninth, will take on the top-seeded Arizona Wildcats in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament. This postseason game will be held at the McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona. The game is set to begin at 12:00 PM ET on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
Utah State comes from the Mountain West Conference and holds a regular season record of 28-6. Arizona, ranked second in the AP poll, represents the Big 12 Conference and has a record of 32-2. Both teams aim to advance further in this West Region tournament matchup.
Utah State Aggies vs Arizona Wildcats Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: Utah State Aggies vs Arizona Wildcats
- Venue: McKale Center, Tucson AZ
- Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
- Betting Odds: Arizona -12.5, Utah State +12.5, Arizona MoneyLine -950, Utah State MoneyLine +625
Utah State Aggies Team Preview
The Utah State Aggies come into this game with a strong offensive record. They score an average of 82.5 points per game, ranking them 55th nationally. Their field goal percentage is 49.8, placing them 16th in the nation, which shows their efficiency in shooting.
On defense, Utah State averages 8.8 steals per game. Their defense also records 2.9 blocks each game. However, they tend to commit 18.9 fouls per game, which could be a concern.
In terms of player contributions, MJ Collins Jr. leads with 17.6 points per game. Mason Falslev is another key player, averaging 16.1 points and 5.8 rebounds. Kolby King provides support with 7.6 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.
Arizona Wildcats Team Preview
The Arizona Wildcats have had a strong season. They averaged 86.1 points per game, ranking them 17th in scoring. Their field goal percentage stands at 50.2, placing them 11th in this category.
In the postseason, the Wildcats have improved their scoring to 92.0 points per game. They have been effective in rebounding with 52.0 rebounds per game, ranking 2nd. Their defense has also shown improvement, with 10.0 blocks per game.
Key players like Brayden Burries and Jaden Bradley have been consistent. Burries leads the team with 15.9 points per game, while Bradley contributes 13.3 points and 3.6 rebounds. Together, they help maintain the Wildcats’ strong offensive presence.
BTB Betting Pick
Arizona is favored by 12.5 points against Utah State. Arizona scores 86.1 points per game, while Utah State scores 82.5 points per game. Given Arizona’s strong postseason performance, scoring 92.0 points per game, they are likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Arizona 90, Utah State 76.
The over/under is set at 155.5 points. Both teams have high-scoring offenses, with Arizona averaging 86.1 points and Utah State 82.5 points in the regular season. Considering Arizona’s postseason average of 92.0 points, the total is likely to go over. The projected total is 166 points.