NCAA Second Round: Utah State vs Arizona Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 22)
- The Aggies took down Villanova in the first round.
- The Wildcats torched Long Island in the Round of 64.
- This marks the fifth all-time meeting between the two programs.
The March 22 schedule is loaded with plenty of big tournament matchups as the Arizona Wildcats take on the Utah State Aggies in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The former shines as the dominant favorite, displaying the high quality one team has to get the job done.
How to Watch
- When: Sunday, March 22, 7:50 pm ET
- Where: Viejas Arena, San Diego, California
- How to Watch: truTV
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | -105 | +11.5 | O153.5 |
| Arizona | -115 | -11.5 | U153.5 |
Game Preview
The Aggies (29-6) look to continue their tournament run, taking down Villanova in the first round. Mason Falslev, the Mountain West Player of the Year, scored a team-high 22 points and tied for the team-high with seven rebounds, while adding four assists. Falslev scored 16 of his points in the second half. MJ Collins, who had 20 points and four rebounds, also scored 16 points in the second half.
The Wildcats (33-2) have a serious case to make as a national championship contender as the Big 12 Champions, torching Long Island in the Round of 64. Brayden Burries powered Arizona’s attack with 18 points, including a scorching 4-for-5 from beyond the arc. Ivan Kharchenkov was equally impactful, finishing with a 14-point, 10-rebound double-double, while Koa Peat added 15 points and seven rebounds, asserting control in the paint.
Utah State vs Arizona Head-to-Head
The two programs have had four meetings in their history, and the result is 3-1 for the Aggies. The last matchup was in March 2005 when Arizona secured a 66-53 win in the NCAA Tournament.
Utah State vs Arizona Predictions
The winner of this matchup will take on the Arkansas Razorbacks in the Sweet 16. Utah State has done well to get this far in the tournament, but it gets difficult as they take on Arizona, a team that has a lot at stake to get to the Final Four. Our betting pick here is for the Wildcats to defend a 11.5-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick:Â Arizona Wildcats -11.5
