The No. 2 Arizona Wildcats (27-2, 14-2 Big 12) are 6.5-point favorites as they attempt to extend a four-game win streak when they host the No. 6 Iowa State Cyclones (24-5, 11-5 Big 12) on Monday, March 2, 2026 at McKale Center. The matchup airs at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN. The point total in the matchup is set at 149.5.
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Arizona Cover -6.5 vs Iowa State -115
Arizona vs. Iowa State betting lines
- Arizona moneyline odds to win: -331
- Iowa State moneyline odds to win: +258
- Spread: Arizona (-6.5)
- Total: 149.5
Arizona statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- When playing at home, Arizona has a worse record against the spread (8-8-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (5-4-0).
- When playing at home, the Wildcats eclipse the total 50% of the time (eight of 16 games). They hit the over more often in road games, eclipsing the total in 55.6% of games (five of nine).
- Arizona has won a higher percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 13-1 (.929). When playing on the road as a moneyline favorite, it owns a record of 6-1 (.857).
Recent trends
- The Wildcats have seen a decrease in scoring recently, putting up 81.7 points per game in their last 10 outings, 5.4 points fewer than the 87.1 they’ve scored this year.
- Arizona’s points-allowed average over its past 10 games (69.2) is 0.6 more points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (68.6).
- The Wildcats’ past 10 contests have seen them make 5.5 three-pointers per game while shooting 34.2% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are down from their 2025-26 averages of 5.9 makes and 35.3%.
Arizona betting records this season
- ATS Record: 17-12-0 (Home: 8-8-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 11-11-0 (As Favorite: 14-12-0; As Underdog: 3-0-0)
- O-U-P: 14-15-0 (Home: 8-8-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 22-2 (Home: 13-1; Away: 6-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.1 (13th in nation) | 39.1 (ninth) | 40.4 (second) | 27.5 (22nd) | 17.3 (23rd) | 10.6 (147th) |
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Iowa State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, Iowa State has a lower winning percentage at home (.500, 8-8-0 record) than on the road (.556, 5-4-0).
- Cyclones games have gone above the over/under more often at home (eight times out of 16) than away (two of nine) this season.
Recent trends
- While the Cyclones are scoring 82.5 points per game in 2025-26, they have fallen short of that over their previous 10 games, amassing 76.4 points per contest.
- Iowa State is surrendering 67.3 points per game over its previous 10 games, which is 1.8 more points than it is allowing for the season (65.5).
- The Cyclones are sinking the same number of treys per game over their previous 10 games as their season average (8.9), and they are producing a lower three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (36.9%) compared to their season mark (39.0%).
Iowa State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 16-13-0 (Home: 8-8-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- O-U-P: 13-16-0 (Home: 8-8-0; Away: 2-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 21-5 (Home: 13-1; Away: 4-4)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.8 (16th in nation) | 42.6 (85th) | 32.5 (146th) | 28.0 (27th) | 17.7 (18th) | 10.0 (79th) |
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