Arizona vs. Utah State Prediction, Odds and How to Watch: March Madness Second Round
The Arizona Wildcats and Utah State Aggies face off in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament on Sunday, March 22, 2026, with a Sweet 16 berth on the line. Arizona, the No. 1 seed in the West Region, aims to continue its dominant season, while No. 9 seed Utah State looks to pull off another upset after defeating Villanova in the first round.
How to Watch Arizona vs. Utah State
- When: 7:50 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 22, 2026
- Where: Viejas Arena, San Diego, California
- Watch: truTV
- Stream: NCAA.com
Arizona vs. Utah State Odds
(odds current as of March 22, 2026)
- Spread: Arizona -11.5 (CBS Sports, AZ Desert Swarm)
- Total: Over 154.5 (-110), Under 154.5 (-110) (CBS Sports)
Arizona vs. Utah State Preview
Arizona (33-2) has been a dominant force throughout the season, ranking highly in both offensive and defensive efficiency. They easily handled LIU in the first round with a 92-58 victory. Utah State (29-6) secured its spot in the second round by defeating Villanova 86-76, demonstrating its ability to compete against higher-seeded teams.
Arizona’s Strengths
The Wildcats boast a strong backcourt and frontcourt, excelling in both scoring and rebounding. Arizona has impressive wins over teams like Florida, UCLA, UConn, Alabama, Houston (twice), Kansas, and Iowa State (twice). They prefer to score inside, utilizing players like Koa Peat and Motiejus Krivas.
Utah State’s Strengths
Utah State excels at forcing turnovers and shooting from three-point range. They shoot 35.1% from deep and launch triples on 40.7% of their possessions. Players like MJ Collins Jr. And Mason Falslev lead the Aggies’ offensive attack.
Key Matchup
A key aspect of this game will be Utah State’s ability to knock down three-pointers against Arizona’s defense. If the Aggies can shoot well from beyond the arc, they have a chance to preserve the game competitive. Arizona’s interior dominance will be tested by Utah State’s 2PT% Defense (55th in NCAA).
Estimated Score
According to projections, the estimated score is Arizona 83.7, Utah State 72.6 (CBS Sports).