Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Arizona Wildcats NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/22

The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats will head to Tucson to take on the top-ranked Arizona Wildcats. This non-conference game is set for December 22, 2025, at the McKale Center. The game will be available for viewing on ESPN+.

Bethune-Cookman comes into this game with a 3-8 record, struggling away from home with just one win in seven tries. On the other hand, Arizona has an unbeaten record of 11-0, showcasing strength both at home and on the road. The spread for this game heavily favors Arizona, with a 39.5-point difference.

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Arizona Wildcats Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Arizona Wildcats
  • Venue: McKale Center, Tucson AZ
  • Date: Monday, December 22, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Arizona -39.5 (-110), Bethune-Cookman +39.5 (-110), Over/Under 150.5

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Team Preview

The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats have faced tough competition recently. They lost to the Saint Louis Billikens by 59 points, scoring 53 to the Billikens’ 112. In that game, Jakobi Heady stood out with 23 points, making 8 of his 14 field goal attempts.

In their game against the Missouri Tigers, the Wildcats fell by 22 points, scoring 60 to Missouri’s 82. Jakobi Heady again led the team, scoring 15 points with a field goal percentage of 55.6%. Arterio Morris contributed with 11 points and 3 rebounds.

Despite these losses, the Wildcats did secure a win against South Carolina State Bulldogs with a score of 80-59. Their field goal percentage was 49.2%, much higher than in their losses. Players like Jakobi Heady and Arterio Morris played key roles in that victory, scoring 22 and 17 points respectively.

Arizona Wildcats Team Preview

The Arizona Wildcats are having an impressive season. They hold an 11-0 record, with a perfect 7-0 at home. Their recent games show strong performances, including a 68-45 win over San Diego State.

Offensively, the Wildcats score an average of 88 points per game. They are ranked 19th in field goal percentage at 51.3%. They also rank 10th in total rebounds, with 43.6 per game.

Jaden Bradley and Brayden Burries are key players for Arizona. Bradley averages 13.6 points per game, while Burries averages 13.5 points. Both players contribute significantly to the team’s success.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Arizona is favored by 39.5 points against Bethune-Cookman. Arizona averages 88 points per game, while Bethune-Cookman scores 70.6. Arizona’s strong offense and Bethune-Cookman’s struggles suggest that Arizona will cover the -39.5 spread. The projected score is Arizona 88, Bethune-Cookman 48.

For the over/under pick, the total is set at 150.5 points. Arizona’s high scoring and Bethune-Cookman’s lower output might not reach this total. With the projected score of Arizona 88, Bethune-Cookman 48, the total would be 136. So, the recommendation is to take the under 150.5.