Iowa State Cyclones vs Arizona Wildcats – College Basketball Preview – Mar 2, 2026
The Iowa State Cyclones are set to take on the Arizona Wildcats on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET. The game will be played at the McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona, and will be televised on ESPN. This is a Big 12 conference game with the Cyclones entering as the underdogs with a spread of +7.5.
Iowa State holds an impressive 24-5 record for the regular season, standing strong with an 18-1 record at home and 6-4 away. Meanwhile, Arizona boasts a 27-2 record, showing their strength with a 16-1 record at home and 11-1 on the road. The Wildcats are favored to win, with a money line of -355, while the Cyclones have a money line of +262. The over/under for the game is set at 147.5.
Iowa State Cyclones Team Preview
The Iowa State Cyclones are having a strong season with a 24-5 record. They hold an AP rank of #4 and play in the Big 12 conference. Their performance at home is impressive, with an 18-1 record, while their away record stands at 6-4.
In recent games, they experienced mixed results, winning one out of their last three. They lost to Texas Tech Red Raiders 82-73 and BYU Cougars 79-69. However, they achieved a win against the Utah Utes 75-59.
Joshua Jefferson is a key player for the Cyclones, leading in points and rebounds. Milan Momcilovic is another top performer, contributing significantly in scoring. The Cyclones have a strong offense, ranking 17th in field goal percentage at 49.8%.
Arizona Wildcats Team Preview
The Arizona Wildcats are having a strong season with a record of 27-2. At home, they have won 16 out of 17 games. This success has earned them the #2 spot in the AP rankings.
Offensively, the Wildcats are performing well with an average of 87.1 points per game, ranking 15th. Their field goal percentage is 50.1, placing them 13th. They also excel in rebounds, pulling down 43.3 per game, which ranks 6th.
In recent games, Brayden Burries has shown his scoring ability, leading with 20 points against Kansas. Jaden Bradley also had a standout performance with 25 points against Baylor. The Wildcats have won their last three games straight up and continue to be a strong favorite in most games.
Betting Prediction
The pick for this game is Iowa State +7.5. Iowa State has a strong offense, scoring 82.5 points per game. Their field goal percentage is 49.8, which ranks 17th. This shows they can score effectively and keep games close.
Iowa State’s ATS record is 16-13, which is above average. As an underdog, they have covered the spread once in one game. This suggests they can perform well when not favored.
Arizona scores more points per game than Iowa State, but their ATS record is 17-12. This is slightly better than Iowa State’s. However, Iowa State’s ability to score efficiently could help them cover the spread.
- Pick: Iowa State +7.5
