No. 2 Arizona is set to host No. 4 Iowa State for a Big 12 classic to start the last week of the regular season. The Wildcats will be looking to secure the outright conference regular season title in front of their home fans at McKale Center.
The Wildcats come into the game on the back of a four-game winning streak, beating Kansas 84-61 in a dominant display at home on Saturday.
On the other hand, the Cyclones have lost two of their last three games, including an 82-73 home loss to Texas Tech on Saturday. The loss ended their 15-game home winning streak.
Arizona vs. Iowa State prediction
The Wildcats are predicted to win the matchup with Iowa State by BetMGM with a 73.8% confidence. Below are the odds for the game as available on BetMGM.
Moneyline: Arizona (-325), Iowa State (+260)
Spread: Arizona -7.5 (-110), Iowa State +7.5 (-110)
Total (o/u): U 147.5 (-105), Iowa State O 147.5 (-115)
Arizona has looked more compact and reenergized with each game since conceding two straight defeats in mid-February. With four straight wins, each by at least seven points, the team looks ready to take on the Cyclones.
Arizona vs. Iowa State preview
This marquee Big 12 clash promises to be an interesting battle of approaches between two of the best teams nationally. The Wildcats look unstoppable, coming into the game with an average of over 87 points per game.
The team is led in scoring by freshman Brayden Burries, with Jaden Bradley and Koa Peat closely behind. However, the Wildcats are coming up against an Iowa State defense that’s among the top 10 nationally and is notorious for forcing turnovers.
The Cyclones are led in rebounding and assists by senior forward Joshua Jefferson, who is an important piece of the team’s gameplay. Tamin Lipsey is another nerve in the team’s defense, connecting to the offense during play switches.
However, it is Milan Momcilovic who has the biggest offensive impact for the Cyclones, leading in scoring with an average of 17.4 points.
Where to watch Arizona vs. Iowa State
With tip-off set for 9:00 p.m. (ET) on Monday, Mar. 2, 2026, Arizona vs. Iowa State will air live on ESPN. The ESPN app, along with Fubo, is an option for streaming the game live.
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Edited by Kayode Akinwumi
