The Arizona Wildcats seem to have all the pieces coming together at the perfect time heading into their matchup against the Iowa State Cyclones on March 2.
The Wildcats are humming after a massive win over Kansas in which they returned standout freshman Koa Peat from injury.
My Iowa State vs. Arizona predictions and college basketball picks paint a pretty picture for Peat’s box score tonight after looking winded in his return.
Iowa State vs Arizona prediction
Iowa State vs Arizona best bet: Koa Peat Over 11.5 points (-105)
Koa Peat is putting up 13.2 points per game in Big 12 competition and picked up where he left off against Kansas, scoring 12 in just 23 limited minutes in his return from injury.
He’ll do damage against the Iowa State Cyclones’ interior, with ISU struggling to clean the glass. Peat is a big part of the Arizona Wildcats’ top-ranked rebounding, leading to offensive boards and second-chance putbacks.
Expect Peat to log more work tonight, as he’s been averaging more than 27 minutes in conference play. Player projections sit above 12 points, with a ceiling of 14.5.
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The Wildcats are playing elite basketball right now and returned key players from injury just in time for the Big 12 tournament. Tucson will be rocking with a “white out” on senior night, and Iowa State is coming off a physical loss to Texas Tech.
Milan Momcilovic gets a test from Arizona’s tight perimeter defense. He could be the best outside shooter in the country, and player projections won’t discount him too much, with models ranging from three to five makes from downtown tonight.
Iowa State vs Arizona SGP
- Arizona Wildcats -7.5
- Koa Peat Over 11.5 points
- Milan Momcilovic Over 2.5 threes
Our beyond the arc SGP: Cat Scratch Fever
The Wildcats looked like the most complete team in the country in the statement win over Kansas on the weekend. And it’s not just scoring depth doing the job either. Motiejus Krivas crashes the glass with projections as high as double-digit boards, while Jaden Bradley dishes out six or more dimes.
Iowa State vs Arizona SGP
- Arizona Wildcats -7.5
- Koa Peat Over 11.5 points
- Motiejus Krivas Over 8.5 rebounds
- Jaden Bradley Over 5.5 assists
Iowa State vs Arizona odds
- Spread: Iowa State +7.5 | Arizona -7.5
- Moneyline: Iowa State +270 | Arizona -340
- Over/Under: Over 148 | Under 148
Iowa State vs Arizona betting trend to know
Arizona is 7-1 SU and 5-3 ATS at home in Big 12 play this season. Find more college basketball betting trends for Iowa State vs. Arizona.
How to watch Iowa State vs Arizona
| Location | McKale Center at ALKEME Arena, Tucson, AZ |
| Date | Monday, March 2, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 9:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN |
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