Cincinnati Bearcats vs Arizona Wildcats NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/21

The Cincinnati Bearcats will travel to face the top-ranked Arizona Wildcats on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET. The game will take place at the McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona. Fans can catch the action on FS1.

Arizona is favored by 13.5 points, and they hold a perfect 18-0 record this season. On the other side, Cincinnati holds a 10-8 record, with all their wins coming at home. The Bearcats are looking for their first road win of the season against a tough opponent.

Cincinnati Bearcats vs Arizona Wildcats Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Cincinnati Bearcats vs Arizona Wildcats
  • Venue: McKale Center, Tucson AZ
  • Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds:
    • Cincinnati Bearcats Spread: +13.5 (-105)
    • Arizona Wildcats Spread: -13.5 (-115)
    • Cincinnati Bearcats MoneyLine: +800
    • Arizona Wildcats MoneyLine: -1325
    • Over: 153.5 (-110)
    • Under: 153.5 (-110)

Cincinnati Bearcats Team Preview

The Cincinnati Bearcats have had a mixed season so far. They hold a 10-8 record overall and are 0-4 when playing away. Their recent performance shows improvement, with wins against Iowa State and Colorado, both by nine points.

Offensively, the Bearcats score 74.1 points per game. They have a field goal percentage of 42.7 and make 8.6 three-pointers per game. On defense, they average 7.0 steals and 4.8 blocks per game.

Key players for the Bearcats include Day Day Thomas and Baba Miller. Thomas averages 12.6 points per game with a strong free throw percentage of 91.1. Miller adds 13.2 points per game and leads the team in rebounds with 10.8 per game.

Arizona Wildcats Team Preview

The Arizona Wildcats have been performing well this season, holding an 18-0 record. They are ranked number one in the AP poll and play in the Big 12 conference. Their recent games include wins against UCF, Arizona State, and TCU.

In their game against UCF, the Wildcats won 84-77. Jaden Bradley led the team with 23 points, while Motiejus Krivas contributed 17 points and 12 rebounds. Tobe Awaka also added 10 points and 9 rebounds to the victory.

Offensively, the Wildcats average 90.6 points per game, ranking 13th in the nation. They have a field goal percentage of 52.0, placing them 5th overall. On defense, they achieve 8.4 steals per game and 4.4 blocks per game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Arizona Wildcats are favored by 13.5 points against the Cincinnati Bearcats. Arizona scores 90.6 points per game, while Cincinnati scores 74.1 points per game. With Arizona’s strong offense and Cincinnati’s struggles in scoring, Arizona is likely to cover the -13.5 spread. The projected score could be around Arizona 91, Cincinnati 74.

The over/under for the game is set at 153.5 points. Arizona has a high-scoring offense, but Cincinnati’s lower scoring and field goal percentage might keep the total under. Considering these factors, the recommendation is to take the under 153.5. The projected total score is around 165, suggesting a slight lean towards the under.