Arkansas vs Arizona Prediction, Picks & Odds | 26 Mar 2026
NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Betting Preview: Arkansas vs Arizona
The No. 4 Arkansas Razorbacks square off against the No. 1 Arizona Wildcats in this NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 West Region game at the SAP Center in San Jose, with tip-off scheduled for 20:45 on Thursday, March 26.
Don’t miss the chance to lay the points with Arizona at -7.5. This line feels a bit short considering the matchup and getting the Wildcats at -122 provides great value against Arkansas.
The Arkansas Razorbacks (28-8, 2nd in SEC) punched their ticket to West Regional semifinals by cruising past the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 97-78 in the First Round and winning a high-scoring 94–88 battle against the High Point Panthers last time out.
The Hogs are currently the highest-scoring team in the West Region, averaging 95.5 points per game through the first two rounds.
The top-seeded Arizona Wildcats (34-2, 1st in Big 12) have cruised into the Sweet 16 following a 92–58 blowout of the LIU Sharks and a convincing 78–66 victory over the Utah State Aggies in the Second Round.
Arizona ranks in the top five nationally in both offensive and defensive efficiency. The Wildcats are particularly lethal in the paint, leading the country in two-point field goals made and boasting a tournament-high +24.5 rebounding margin through the first two rounds.
| NCAAB Regular Season | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arizona
|
32-2 | 2929 | 2339 | 590 | 21-1 | 11-1 | 9W |
Arkansas
|
26-8 | 3058 | 2723 | 335 | 20-3 | 6-5 | 5W |
Arkansas vs Arizona Prediction & Picks
Get the full betting picture for Arkansas vs Arizona, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, must-watch player props and a tailored same game parlay ready to use.
Game Prediction
Bet on Arizona to cover the spread. We’ve found an attractive line of -7.5 and expect the favorites to get the job done. There are currently odds of -122 on offer for this Sweet 16 contest.
Our expert college basketball handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.
Key Arkansas vs Arizona stats:
Arizona -7.5 Probability
The top sportsbooks make it a 54.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Darius Acuff Jr. (Arkansas) can be backed to score Under 24.5 points at -114. This gives us confidence that he might not cover the line and you can bet on Player Points.
Latest Darius Acuff Jr. Player Prop Odds
Meleek Thomas (Arkansas) can be wagered to register Under 14.5 points at -130. There could well be a failure on his part to cover the total and this looks pretty generous to us.
Latest Meleek Thomas Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Arizona -7.5 on the spread, along with Under 166.5 and Darius Acuff Jr. (Arkansas) to score Under 24.5 points.
A same game parlay allows bettors to place a multiple wager on the same basketball game. You can go through the available betting lines and select the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each pick are then combined together.
Correct Score Prediction
75
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86
Arizona
If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then the Wildcats to enjoy a 86-75 win could be along the right lines. There are huge odds for this particular outcome.
Arkansas vs Arizona Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The Arizona odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -417 betting favorites to land victory in this NCAA Tournament game which means a 81% chance of winning. Arkansas are the underdogs at +315 and the Hogs are regarded as least likely to win.
The spread currently stands at 8.5 and the total points line is 165.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re going for Under 165.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.
Consider every angle when placing your college hoops bets. The top basketball betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props, and it’s all about finding a wager that fits your prediction of the game.
The favorite to score most points is Darius Acuff Jr.. You can get -108 that he scores Over 24.5 points or -120 that he goes Under.
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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Arkansas Stats
Arizona Stats
- Game Totals: An average of 177.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Over 166.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 91.50 pts and allowed 86.00 pts in the last 10 games
NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season
| Big 12 | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Arizona
|
32-2 | 2929 | 2339 | 590 | 21-1 | 11-1 | 9W |
Houston
|
28-6 | 2623 | 2137 | 486 | 20-2 | 8-4 | 1L |
Iowa State
|
27-7 | 2781 | 2215 | 566 | 19-1 | 8-6 | 1L |
Kansas
|
23-10 | 2496 | 2290 | 206 | 17-2 | 6-8 | 1L |
Texas Tech
|
22-10 | 2573 | 2324 | 249 | 16-4 | 6-6 | 3L |
BYU
|
23-11 | 2853 | 2561 | 292 | 17-4 | 6-7 | 1L |
TCU
|
22-11 | 2584 | 2378 | 206 | 16-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
UCF
|
21-11 | 2591 | 2511 | 80 | 15-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
Oklahoma State
|
19-14 | 2781 | 2736 | 45 | 14-5 | 5-9 | 1L |
West Virginia
|
18-14 | 2214 | 2072 | 142 | 15-6 | 3-8 | 1L |
Cincinnati
|
18-15 | 2413 | 2230 | 183 | 16-4 | 2-11 | 1L |
Colorado
|
17-15 | 2559 | 2542 | 17 | 15-7 | 2-8 | 2L |
Arizona State
|
17-16 | 2519 | 2585 | -66 | 13-6 | 4-10 | 1L |
Baylor
|
16-16 | 2642 | 2469 | 173 | 12-8 | 4-8 | 1L |
Kansas State
|
12-20 | 2546 | 2619 | -73 | 11-8 | 1-12 | 2L |
Utah
|
10-22 | 2379 | 2531 | -152 | 9-9 | 1-13 | 6L |
| Southeastern | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Florida
|
26-7 | 2864 | 2376 | 488 | 18-3 | 8-4 | 1L |
|
Arkansas
|
26-8 | 3058 | 2723 | 335 | 20-3 | 6-5 | 5W |
Vanderbilt
|
26-8 | 2936 | 2557 | 379 | 15-3 | 11-5 | 1L |
Alabama
|
23-9 | 2935 | 2671 | 264 | 15-6 | 8-3 | 1L |
Georgia
|
22-10 | 2874 | 2533 | 341 | 15-6 | 7-4 | 1L |
Tennessee
|
22-11 | 2622 | 2289 | 333 | 16-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
Texas A&M
|
21-11 | 2807 | 2546 | 261 | 14-5 | 7-6 | 1L |
Missouri
|
20-12 | 2549 | 2411 | 138 | 15-4 | 5-8 | 3L |
Kentucky
|
21-13 | 2746 | 2510 | 236 | 16-6 | 5-7 | 1L |
Texas
|
18-14 | 2681 | 2458 | 223 | 13-7 | 5-7 | 3L |
Oklahoma
|
19-15 | 2813 | 2621 | 192 | 13-5 | 6-10 | 1L |
Auburn
|
17-16 | 2730 | 2620 | 110 | 14-6 | 3-10 | 1L |
LSU
|
15-17 | 2606 | 2512 | 94 | 10-9 | 5-8 | 4L |
Ole Miss
|
15-20 | 2656 | 2664 | -8 | 9-9 | 6-11 | 1L |
Mississippi State
|
13-19 | 2484 | 2618 | -134 | 9-10 | 4-9 | 6L |
South Carolina
|
13-19 | 2398 | 2447 | -49 | 11-8 | 2-11 | 1L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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