Arkansas Razorbacks vs Arizona Wildcats Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 03/26/2026

Game Time: 9:45 pm ET, Thursday, March 26, 2026

Venue:  SAP Center, San Jose, CA

Where to Watch:  CBS

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Arkansas +7.5, Arizona -7.5; Over/Under:  166.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Arkansas +7.5, Arizona -7.5; Over/Under:  166.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Arkansas +8.5, Arizona -8.5; Over/Under:  166.5 points

Arkansas Razorbacks:  28-8 (13-5) (3rd place, SEC)

Arizona Wildcats:  34-2 (16-2) (1st place, Big 12)

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Arkansas Razorbacks:  5-0  last 5

Arizona Wildcats:  5-0  last 5

Arkansas is entering this game with a 28-8 record overall, a 13-5 record in conference games, and they are 7-2 in their neutral site games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the High Point Panthers in their last game. Darius Acuff Jr. led the team in points in that game with 36 while Meleek Thomas was next on the team with 19. Darius Acuff Jr. led the team in assists with 6 in that game while Malique Ewin led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 51.5% from the field, 56.3% from 3-point range, and 75% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 90.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 80.2 PPG against them. Arkansas has an ATS record of 23-13 this season and their O/U record is 21-15.

Arizona is entering this game with a 34-2 record overall, a 16-2 conference record, and they are 9-0 in their neutral site games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Utah State Aggies in their last game. Jaden Bradley led the team in points in that game with 18 while Brayden Burries was next on the team with 16. Ivan Kharchenkov, Motiejus Krivas, and Brayden Burries each led the team in assists with 2 in that game while Motiejus Krivas led the team in rebounds with 14. They were 39.3% from the field, 41.2% from 3-point range, and 69.2% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 86.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 68.4 PPG against them. Arizona has an ATS record of 21-14-1 this season and their O/U record is 18-18.

The current betting odds have Arkansas listed as a 7.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Arkansas has looked really good in their games this season with their 28-8 record overall and their 13-5 conference record which had them right near the top of the SEC. They have been a great team in their neutral site games too with their 7-2 record in those. Meanwhile, Arizona has looked great in their games this season with their 34-2 record overall and their 16-2 conference record which had them right at the top of the Big 12. They have also looked great in their neutral site games this year with their 9-0 record in those. Arizona has been rolling with 11 wins in a row now and they are off a win over Utah State in their last one. They have looked like one of the best teams in the nation all season and they have been playing in one of the toughest conferences too. They haven't shown many weaknesses this year, but they did have some trouble in their last one trying to put Utah State away and this Arkansas team has a lot more talent for them to worry about. Arkansas has also been rolling lately with a ton of momentum on their side from 7 wins in a row now and they did go on a run to win the SEC Tournament. They had some trouble with High Point in their last one, but they were always in control of that game and they have one of the best players in the nation to carry them too. Arizona has been a lot better on the defensive end all season, but Arkansas is going to get their points on offense with that talent that they have and they have the horses to compete and keep them in this game. The best way to place a bet here is on Arkansas to cover the spread in this game. 

Arkansas Arizona Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Thursday, March 26, 2026 (9:45 pm ET start time) is Arizona 82 Arkansas 78.

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Arkansas Razorbacks: 19-25 ATS after scoring 85 points or more. 17-24 ATS versus teams who are called for 17 or less fouls/game. 9-15 ATS when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. > 80%). 4-0 UNDER in a neutral court game where the total is 160 to 169.5. 

Arizona Wildcats: 16-9 ATS in all neutral court games. 30-16 ATS when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 80%). 35-20 ATS versus very good teams - outscoring their opponents by 8+ points/game. 16-9 UNDER when the total is 160 to 169.5.

Arkansas Razorbacks:  K. Knox (F) Questionable - Undisclosed.

Arizona Wildcats:  B. James (G) Out - Redshirt.

"We put it in his hands, and I trust him, and the team trusts him." - John Calipari on Darius Acuff Jr after his team’s win against High Point in the 2nd round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. 

“They create a lot of adversity, switching defenses and they kind of throw you out of your rhythm on offense a little bit. We weren’t as good in the second half of getting the ball inside and just obviously had too many turnovers. They amped up their pressure and their press, so I’m going to give them credit.” - Tommy Lloyd after his team’s win against USU in the Round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.

D. Acuff 

T. Brazile 

N. Pringle 

B. Richmond 

M. Thomas

J. Bradley 

B. Burries 

I. Kharchenkov 

M. Krivas 

K. Peat

PPG: Darius Acuff Jr. (23.3)

APG: Darius Acuff Jr. (6.5)

Reb/G: Trevon Brazile (7.4)

PPG: Brayden Burries (16)

APG: Jaden Bradley (4.4)

Reb/G: Tobe Awaka (9.3)

Coaches:

Arkansas Razorbacks: John Calipari (2nd season)

Arizona Wildcats: Tommy Lloyd (5th season)