Iowa State Cyclones vs Arizona Wildcats NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/13
The Iowa State Cyclones will take on the Arizona Wildcats at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. This game is set for Friday, March 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. The Cyclones come into this contest ranked #7 and are the underdogs with a spread of +4.5. They have a moneyline of +148.
The Arizona Wildcats are ranked #2 and are the favorites in this game. They have a spread of -4.5 and a moneyline of -185. The over/under for this game is set at 143.5. Both teams belong to the Big 12 Conference, making this an exciting conference game. Fans can catch the action on ESPN.
Iowa State Cyclones vs Arizona Wildcats Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: Iowa State Cyclones vs Arizona Wildcats
- Venue: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City MO
- Date: Friday, March 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
- Betting Odds: Iowa State Spread: +4.5 (-119), Arizona Spread: -4.5 (-105), Iowa State MoneyLine: +148, Arizona MoneyLine: -185, Over/Under: 143.5
Iowa State Cyclones Team Preview
The Iowa State Cyclones have shown strong performances in their recent games. They won against Texas Tech by 22 points, scoring 75 points with a 54.4% field goal rate. Joshua Jefferson stood out with 20 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists.
In the game against Arizona State, the Cyclones achieved a significant 49-point victory with a score of 91-42. Milan Momcilovic contributed with 21 points, while Joshua Jefferson added another 20 points. The team’s field goal percentage was 50.8%, demonstrating efficient scoring.
The Cyclones’ season stats show a balanced team effort, ranking 67th in points per game at 81.8. They maintain a strong field goal percentage of 49.1, placing them 23rd. With a record of 27-6 and an AP rank of #7, they remain competitive in the Big 12 Conference.
Arizona Wildcats Team Preview
The Arizona Wildcats have a strong record this season. They stand at 30-2 overall and are ranked #2 in the AP Poll. At home, their record is 18-1, showing they are tough to beat on their court.
Offensively, the Wildcats are impressive. They average 86.5 points per game, ranking 17th nationally. Their field goal percentage is 50.2%, making them one of the best shooting teams in the country.
Brayden Burries leads the team in scoring, averaging 16.2 points per game. Tobe Awaka is a key player on the boards, grabbing 9.6 rebounds per game. With players like Jaden Bradley and Motiejus Krivas contributing well, the Wildcats have a balanced team effort.
BTB Betting Pick
For the spread pick, Arizona is favored by 4.5 points against Iowa State. Arizona scores 86.5 points per game, which is higher than Iowa State’s 81.8 points. With Arizona’s stronger offensive stats and Iowa State’s lower possessions per game, Arizona is likely to cover the -4.5 spread.
The over/under line is set at 143.5 points. Iowa State has a slower pace with 64.7 possessions per game, while Arizona has 68.3 possessions. Given their combined scoring averages, the projected total is 168.3 points. This suggests the game will go over the 143.5 total.