Iowa State vs Arizona Prediction 3/13/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Iowa State vs Arizona prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, March 13th at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Iowa State Cyclones Betting Preview

The Iowa State Cyclones are 27-6 (12-6) this season after they defeated Texas Tech by a score of 75-53 in their last game. Iowa State led 36-33 at halftime and they held Texas Tech to just 20 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Cyclones shot 54% from the field, 39% on three pointers, and 57% on free throws in the game. Tamin Lipsey led Iowa State with 20 points and four assists, while Joshua Jefferson added 18 points and 13 rebounds in the win.

Prior to that game, Iowa State defeated Arizona State in back to back games by a score of 91-42 and 86-65. The Cyclones have scored 82.1 points per game with 35.6 rebounds and 17.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 65.0 points against per game this season. Milan Momcilovic is averaging 17.1 points and 3.1 rebounds per game, while Joshua Jefferson is averaging 16.7 points and 7.6 rebounds per game for the Cyclones. Iowa State is shooting 48.9% from the field, 67.7% on free throws, and 38.4% on three pointers this season. 

Arizona Wildcats Betting Preview

The Arizona Wildcats are 30-2 (16-2) this year after they defeated UCF by a score of 81-59 in their last game. Arizona led 46-30 at halftime and they outscored UCF 35-29 in the second half in the lopsided win. The Wildcats shot 48% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 55% on free throws in the game. Brayden Burries led Arizona with 21 points and three rebounds, while Tobe Awaka added 12 points and 12 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Arizona defeated Colorado by a score of 89-79 and Iowa State by a score of 73-57. The Wildcats have scored 86.7 points per game with 43.0 rebounds and 17.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 68.6 points against per game this season. Brayden Burries is averaging 16.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game, while Jaden Bradley is averaging 13.4 points and 4.6 assists per game for the Wildcats. Arizona is shooting 50.2% from the field, 73.9% on free throws, and 35.3% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Arizona Wildcats will win

• Arizona has won each of its last seven games.
• Iowa State has lost three of its last four games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Why the Iowa State Cyclones will win

• Iowa State has won each of its last eight Friday games as a top-15 AP-ranked team.
• Arizona has lost the first half in five of its last six games as a top-3 AP-ranked team against an AP-ranked team at neutral venues.

Matchup/League Facts

• Arizona ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+18.1).
• Arizona ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (96.4).
• Iowa State ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (15.3).
• Iowa State ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (97.1).

Iowa State vs Arizona Prediction 

Arizona comes into this matchup on a lengthy winning streak, which includes a 73-57 win over Iowa State on March 2nd. The Wildcats are shooting 50% from the field and they have scored 81+ in four of their last five. Iowa State has won three in a row and they have dominated their last five halves of basketball. The Cyclones are shooting 49% from the field and they have allowed 65 points or fewer in three straight. Iowa State has been impressive during this tournament, but Arizona is the better team and I think their rebounding is a huge advantage. Take the Wildcats here.

David Racey's Pick: Arizona -4.5