Oregon (25-9) vs Arizona (23-12)
- When: Mar 23 2025, 9:40 PM
- Where: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA, USA
- Where to watch: TBS
NCAA Tournament Round of 32 Betting Preview
Spread: Arizona -3.5 | Total: 151.5
Arizona Wildcats Outlook
Arizona looked locked in during its opening-round blowout, shooting lights out and flexing its offensive depth in a dominant win. The Wildcats poured in 93 points and connected on nearly 57% of their shots from the field, including a scorching 48% from deep. Their ball movement, tempo control, and offensive spacing overwhelmed their opponent, and they’ll look to bring that same intensity into a tougher test against Oregon.
Head coach Tommy Lloyd has his team firing on all cylinders. Arizona leads their conference in both scoring and rebounding, averaging 82.1 points and hauling in 40 boards per game. That inside-out balance makes them difficult to defend, especially when their perimeter shooters are dialed in.
Caleb Love had a quieter scoring night than usual in round one but still made his presence felt with strong rebounding and leadership. Arizona’s size and depth on the bench give them the flexibility to play big or go small depending on matchups.
Oregon Ducks Outlook
Oregon absolutely throttled Liberty in the opening round. They came out of the gates with a barrage of buckets, jumping to an early 18-2 lead and never looking back. The Ducks hit better than 54% from the floor and showcased a balanced attack led by Jackson Shelstad, Nate Bittle, and Keeshawn Barthelemy — all of whom scored in double figures.
Big man Nate Bittle was especially dominant, posting a double-double with force on both ends. His impact could be critical again in this one as he battles Arizona’s frontline. The Ducks have been heating up at the right time, and their fans helped fuel them in Seattle — expect a strong contingent again on Sunday.
Oregon’s offense has been crisp, averaging 76.4 points per game, and the defense has tightened up during their postseason run. They’ve proven they can hang with elite teams and are seeking payback after dropping both regular-season meetings to Arizona — although they did knock off the Wildcats in the conference tournament semifinals.
Player Prop Picks
Caleb Love (Arizona): Over 18.5 Points
Expect a bounce-back scoring night from the veteran guard in a high-stakes game.
Nate Bittle (Oregon): Over 9.5 Rebounds
He’ll be active on the glass again and should rack up boards on both ends.
Final Score Prediction
Betting Insights & Predictions
Spread Lean: Arizona -3.5
The Wildcats are simply playing more efficient basketball right now. Their pace, floor spacing, and rebounding edge should give them the edge in a close battle.
Total Bet: Over 151.5
Both teams like to run and can score in bunches. With elite guard play and plenty of shot makers, this has the makings of a shootout.
This should be one of the most exciting games of the weekend — a fast-paced, high-scoring showdown between two familiar foes. Arizona has the edge in shot creation and offensive balance, while Oregon will rely on its bigs and strong start to keep things tight. In the end, expect Arizona to punch its ticket to the Sweet 16 in a hard-fought win.
- NCAAB Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
