| MATCHUP | Iowa State Cyclones | Arizona Wildcats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 27-6 | 30-2 |
| Spread | +4.5 -112 | -4.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +145 | -175 |
| Total | Over 143.5 (-110) | Under 143.5 (-110) |
| Where | T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, MO | |
| When | Friday, March 13, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN | |
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).