Long Island University Sharks
Basketball NCAAB Viejas Arena Fri 20 Mar 13:35
Arizona Wildcats
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: LIU vs Arizona

No. 16 LIU Sharks go up against No. 1 Arizona Wildcats in this NCAA Tournament First Round matchup at Viejas Arena in San Diego, with tip-off scheduled for 13:35 on Friday, March 20.

Side With the Underdogs

It’s all about LIU Sharks to stay ahead of the curve against Arizona. We really like this wager and the spread of +30.5 looks generous at odds of -105.

Both Programs Won Last Time Out

The LIU Sharks’ (24-10, 1st in NEC) previous game saw them claim a 79-70 home win over the Mercyhurst Lakers.

The Arizona Wildcats (32-2, 1st in Big 12) won their last game, beating the Houston Cougars 79-74 at home.

NCAAB Regular Season Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Arizona 32-2 2929 2339 590 21-1 11-1 9W
LIU 24-10 2519 2418 101 14-1 10-9 5W
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LIU vs Arizona Prediction & Picks

We dive into the top LIU vs Arizona betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

LIU Sharks might not be heavily beaten in this college contest and that leads us to back the underdogs against the spread. Especially when you can get +30.5 which is available at -105.

To deliver the best possible basketball picks, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date college hoops stats available.

Key LIU vs Arizona stats:

  • The +30.5 line has been covered by LIU in 20 consecutive games.
  • The -30.5 line hasn’t been covered by Arizona in 11 consecutive games.
  • The -30.5 line hasn’t been covered by Arizona in 18 of their last 20 games.

LIU +30.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 51.3% chance that our pick will deliver a return. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jaden Bradley Under 4.5 Assists -133 BetMGM logo

Jaden Bradley (Arizona) is available at -133 to register Under 4.5 assists. It might well be the case that he doesn’t cover the line and this Player Assists bet is appealing.

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Brayden Burries Under 17.5 Points -109 BetMGM logo

Brayden Burries (Arizona) can be wagered to total Under 17.5 points at -109. We’re happy to take this selection when it comes to him failing to cover the total on Player Points.

Latest Brayden Burries Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread LIU +30.5
Totals Under 150.5
Player Assists Jaden Bradley Under 4.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with LIU +30.5. We’ve also gone for Under 150.5 and Jaden Bradley (Arizona) to get Under 4.5 assists.

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.

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Correct Score Prediction

LIU LIU logo 60 - 87 Arizona logo Arizona

We’re going for Arizona to win by a 87-60 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.

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LIU 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.

Arizona Expected to Win By Huge Margin

Due to Arizona being overwhelming favorites, you are unlikely to find any juice on the Moneyline. However, there’s an alternative angle by looking at the spread for this college game.

The spread currently stands at 30.5 and the total points line is 150.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. Those that want to back Under 150.5 can find odds of -110 available.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game, you can feast on a wide range of team props and game lines at the top basketball sportsbooks. The selections are practically endless, and it’s fantastic to have so many options.

Betting Lines & Odds
Brayden Burries Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Brayden Burries. Odds of -116 can be found for him scoring Over 17.5 points and there is -111 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Brayden Burries (Arizona)
Over 17.5
-116
Under 17.5
-111
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Jaden Bradley (Arizona)
Over 13.5
-108
Under 13.5
-120
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Motiejus Krivas (Arizona)
Over 11.5
-118
Under 11.5
-110
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Player Assists
Jaden Bradley (Arizona)
Over 4.5
+103
Under 4.5
-133
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Brayden Burries (Arizona)
Over 2.5
+120
Under 2.5
-156
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Player Rebounds
Tobe Awaka (Arizona)
Over 9.5
+113
Under 9.5
-147
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Motiejus Krivas (Arizona)
Over 7.5
-120
Under 7.5
-108
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Brayden Burries (Arizona)
Over 4.5
+117
Under 4.5
-152
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
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  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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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
Northeast Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
LIU 24-10 2519 2418 101 14-1 10-9 5W
Central Conn. St. 18-12 2215 2127 88 10-4 8-8 1L
Mercyhurst 17-17 2357 2291 66 12-3 5-14 1L
Le Moyne 15-17 2336 2341 -5 10-4 5-13 2L
New Haven 14-17 2013 2055 -42 9-6 5-11 1W
Wagner 13-17 2118 2186 -68 7-5 6-12 1L
Stonehill 12-21 2191 2263 -72 8-6 4-15 1L
Fairleigh Dickinson 11-21 2150 2245 -95 8-6 3-15 4L
St. Francis (PA) 7-24 2216 2510 -294 5-9 2-15 2L
Chicago State 7-25 2105 2434 -329 5-6 2-19 3L
  • 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