Bethune-Cookman vs Arizona Prediction 12/22/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Bethune Cookman Wildcats and the Arizona Wildcats meet Monday in college basketball action from the McKale Memorial Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Bethune Cookman Wildcats vs. Arizona Wildcats prediction.

Bethune Cookman Wildcats Recap

The Bethune Cookman Wildcats come into this game looking to rebound from their 112-53 loss at the hands of Saint Louis last time out to sit at 3-8 this season. After this game, Bethune Cookman will head on the road for a game against Oklahoma State.

Wildcats Drop 5 Of Last 6

Jakobi Heady leads the Wildcats in scoring with 15.6 PPG along with 4.9 RPG  while Arterio Morris has 13.4 PPG with 5.8 RPG and a team-high 3.5 APG and 2.1 SPG as well. Daniel Rouzan has 11.5 PPG with 4.5 RPG while Quentin Heady has 10.2 PPG with 3.4 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Bethune Cookman so far this season. Ariel Bland has a team-high 5.2 RPG to lead the Wildcats on the glass so far this season. As a team, Bethune Cookman is averaging 72.4 PPG on 44.4% shooting from the field, 35.9% from three and 65.8% from the foul line this season. 

Arizona Wildcats Recap

The Arizona Wildcats come into this game looking to add on to their 68-45 win over San Diego State last time out to sit at 11-0 this season. After this game, Arizona will take on South Dakota State at home.

Wildcats Looking To Remain Unbeaten

Koa Peat leads the Wildcats in scoring with 15.6 PPG along with 5.7 RPG and 2.9 APG and Jaden Bradley has 14.3 PPG with 2.7 RPG and a team-high 3.7 APG to lead the Wildcats in assists so far this season. Anthony Dell’Orso has 11.3 PPG with 2.1 RPG and 3.4 APG while Brayden Burries has 10.6 PPG with 2.6 RPG and 2.6 APG. Motiejus Krivas has 10 PPG with 7.7 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Arizona so far this season while Tobe Awaka has 9.9 PPG with a team-high 10.4 RPG to lead the Wildcats in rebounding up to this point in the year. As a team, Arizona is averaging 87.3 PPG on 51.8% shooting from the field, 37.2% from three and 71.9% from the foul line so far this season.

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats @ Arizona Wildcats Betting Trends: December 22, 2025

Why the Arizona Wildcats will win

• Arizona has won each of its last 21 games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team at McKale Memorial Center.
• Bethune-Cookman has lost each of its last nine Monday night road games against non-Conference opponents.
• Arizona has won the first half in each of its last 15 games as a top-10 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team at McKale Memorial Center.

Why the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats will win

• Bethune-Cookman has won three of its last four games following a road loss.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Arizona’s last seven Monday games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 156+ points.
• Five of Bethune-Cookman’s last six road night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 160+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Arizona ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (59.6%).
• Arizona ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (43.6).

Bethune Cookman Wildcats vs. Arizona Wildcats Prediction

I’m on Arizona here. I get the case to be made for a sizeable underdog like Bethune here, but the problem is that Bethune Cookman has taken losses of 40+ multiple times already this season and I think that we could see another one here against one of the best teams in the country. There’s also no real look-ahead spot for Arizona with South Dakota State on deck before the start of conference play. I think Arizona smacks around the Wildcats here so give me Arizona laying the points.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Arizona -40.5