Arkansas Razorbacks vs Arizona Wildcats NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/26
The Arkansas Razorbacks will play against the Arizona Wildcats in the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament Sweet 16. This game is part of the West Region and will take place at the SAP Center in San Jose, CA. The game is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
Arkansas comes in as the 4 seed, ranked #14 in the AP poll, with a 26-8 overall record. They have made it past the first two rounds. Arizona, the 1 seed, is ranked #2 in the AP poll and holds a 32-2 overall record. Both teams have shown strong performances in their conferences, making this game an exciting contest.
Arkansas Razorbacks vs Arizona Wildcats Game Day Info
- Sport: NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball
- Teams: Arkansas Razorbacks vs Arizona Wildcats
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose CA
- Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
- Betting Odds: Arizona -9.5, Arkansas +9.5, Arizona MoneyLine -485, Arkansas MoneyLine +370, Over/Under 165.5 (-110)
Arkansas Razorbacks Team Preview
The Arkansas Razorbacks have been strong on offense this season. They score an average of 89.9 points per game, which ranks them 6th nationally. Their field goal percentage is 50%, placing them 13th in the nation. They also excel in three-point shooting with a 38.9% success rate, ranking 26th overall.
In the postseason, the Razorbacks improved their scoring to 95.5 points per game, ranking 3rd. They also increased their field goal attempts to 70 per game, which is 7th in the nation. Their free throw percentage of 81.1% is 20th nationally, showing their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Player-wise, Darius Acuff Jr. stands out with 22.9 points per game during the regular season. Meleek Thomas also contributes with 15.4 points and a three-point shooting percentage of 42.1%. Trevon Brazile adds depth with 13.2 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, providing strength in the forward position.
Arizona Wildcats Team Preview
The Arizona Wildcats have had a strong season, ending with a record of 32 wins and 2 losses. In the Big 12 Conference, they went 19-2. They are ranked #2 in the AP rankings, showing their strong performance throughout the season.
Offensively, the Wildcats score an average of 86.1 points per game. They have a high field goal percentage of 50.2%, which ranks them 11th. Their rebounding is also impressive, with 42.5 rebounds per game, placing them 10th in that category.
On the defensive side, Arizona averages 7.8 steals per game and 4.2 blocks per game. They maintain a turnover average of 10.7 per game. The Wildcats’ defense helps support their strong offensive play, making them a tough team to beat at home.
BTB Betting Pick
Arizona is the favorite with a spread of -9.5. Arkansas has been strong offensively in the postseason, scoring 95.5 points per game. With their high scoring and Arizona’s solid performance, picking Arkansas to cover the spread is a good choice.
The over/under for the game is 165.5 points. Both teams have been scoring high in the postseason, with Arkansas at 95.5 points per game and Arizona at 92.0. This suggests the total score will likely go over 165.5 points.