Purdue vs. Arizona, Picks and Prediction, Saturday, March 28, 2026
Use Code WWWC #2 Purdue (30-8, 13-7 Big Ten) will be going for their eighth consecutive win when they face #1 Arizona (35-2, 16-2 Big 12) in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night. The game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose, and it is scheduled to begin at 8:49 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Boilermakers vs. Wildcats prediction. Do you need a boost in your handicapping? Try our NCAAB Betting Picks.
The Boilermakers are coming off a 79-77 win over Texas as 8.5-point favorites. The Wildcats are coming off a 109-88 win over Arkansas as 8.5-point favorites.
Purdue is 3-1 in four games against Arizona.
Purdue Trying To Make Final Four For Second Time In Three Years
The Boilermakers have been on a roll over the past couple of weeks, and they come into this game on a seven-game winning streak. They made it to the championship game two years ago and will try to advance to the Final Four for the second time in three years when they play on Saturday.
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Purdue averages 82.1 points per game. They’ve made 50 percent of their field goals and 38 percent of their three-pointers.
Braden Smith leads Purdue with 14.3 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. Trey Kaufman-Renn averages 14.3 points and 8.5 rebounds per game, while Fletcher Loyer averages 14.2 points and 2.3 rebounds per game.
Purdue is giving up 70.3 points per game. Opponents have made 43.4 percent of their field goals and 33 percent of their three-pointers against them.
Arizona Going For 13th Consecutive Win
The Wildcats followed up their Big 12 Tournament win with three straight wins in the NCAA Tournament, giving them 12 straight wins. They will try to keep the momentum going and move on to the next round with a win on Saturday.
Arizona averages 86.7 points per game. They’ve made 50 percent of their field goals and 35 percent of their three-pointers.
Brayden Burries leads Arizona with 16.2 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. Koa Peat averages 13.9 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, while Jaden Bradley averages 13.3 points and 4.4 assists per game.
Arizona is giving up 68.9 points per game. Opponents have made 39 percent of their field goals and 31 percent of their three-pointers against them.
Purdue vs. Arizona Picks
Point Spread Pick for Purdue vs. Arizona
- Arizona Wildcats -6.5 (4 Units)
The Wildcats have the edge in this game because they’re playing well offensively, scoring more than 90 points per game in the tournament, while making over 52 percent of their shots. They do a good job of finding the open man, and they rebound the ball well, grabbing more than 12 offensive rebounds per game, which will give them more scoring chances. They also do a good job of protecting the ball, and won’t give up many easy-scoring chances. The Boilermakers have struggled defensively in the tournament, giving up more than 72 points per game, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Wildcats. Take Arizona to cover the spread.
Over/Under Pick for Purdue vs.Arizona
- Under 152.5 (4 Units)
The Boilermakers average 82.1 points per game. They play at the 342nd-fastest pace in the country, averaging 66.6 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that is giving up 68.9 points per game. The Wildcats average 86.7 points per game. They play at the 59th-fastest pace in the country, averaging 73.1 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that is giving up 70.3 points per game. Don’t expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total.
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