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Arkansas (28-8) vs Arizona (34-2)
- When: Mar 26 2026, 9:45 PM
- Where: SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, CA, USA
- Where to watch: CBS
(4) Arkansas vs (1) Arizona Preview & Prediction
Spread: Arizona -7.5
Moneyline: Arizona (-380)
Total: 165.0
Arizona Wildcats: 11 Wins Later… Still Not Bored
Arizona strolls into this Sweet 16 game like they forgot what losing feels like. Eleven straight wins, 34-2 overall, and somehow still hearing “yeah but can they go further?” every five minutes.
Tommy Lloyd has built a machine that scores 86.1 points per game, gets to the line like it’s a hobby, and then casually locks you down inside. Motiejus Krivas at 7-foot-2 is basically a walking “no entry” sign in the paint. Opponents shoot just 43.7 percent on twos against this team. Good luck with that.
And the best part? Freshmen everywhere. Arizona is out here winning big games with kids who still get carded at restaurants.
Arkansas Razorbacks: Offense Set To Arcade Mode
Arkansas said defense is optional, but scoring? Mandatory. These guys are putting up 90.3 points per game and shooting over 50 percent from the field. Basically, if they miss, it’s considered rude.
Darius Acuff Jr. has turned into a full-blown problem, averaging 30 points and 6.5 assists in the tournament. That’s not a hot streak, that’s a takeover.
The Razorbacks can absolutely hang offensively. They shoot 38.7 percent from deep and can turn any game into a track meet. The only issue? When the pace slows down and someone actually plays defense… things get a little uncomfortable.
LVSB Betting Prediction: Where Fun Meets Reality
Arizona favored by 7.5 and the total sitting at a spicy 165.0. Translation: points, points, and more points… but also a reality check.
Arkansas will score. That’s guaranteed. But Arizona’s balance, defense, and ability to control the paint is where this game flips. When things tighten late, the Wildcats have more ways to win.
Arkansas brings chaos. Arizona brings control. And in March, control usually cashes.
Final Score: Arizona 89, Arkansas 80
Lean: Arizona -7.5
Total: Over 165.0
- NCAAB Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
