Utah State Aggies vs Arizona Wildcats Picks and Predictions for Sunday, March 22, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 03/22/2026, 05:35 AM ET
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The Utah State Aggies will be in San Diego, CA, Sunday afternoon for a second-round match-up against the Arizona Wildcats, and we have you ready to roll with our Utah State vs Arizona prediction. Utah State has won 29 of its 35 games thus far this season, coming into Sunday. The Arizona Wildcats are one of the best teams in the country with 33 wins and two losses this season. Utah State comes into this matchup riding a lengthy winning streak following a 10-point victory against Villanova in its last outing. The Arizona Wildcats are red hot coming into this game, riding a long winning streak following a 34-point blowout victory in round one of the dance.  Read more about this Utah State vs Arizona prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!

Utah State hunts the upset

The Utah State offense has been phenomenal this year, averaging 82.5 points on 50% shooting from the floor. Defensively, the Aggies are allowing 70.5 points per game this season through 35 games played. Offensively, Utah State did the work in their last outing, scoring 86 points on 55% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Utah State was the better team, giving up 76 points on 44% shooting. The Aggies won the rebounding battle by 10 and forced 9 turnovers to seal the victory. Mason Falslev led the way for the Utah State office and their last outing with 22 points and seven rebounds on 16 shots.

MJ Collins Jr. leads the Utah State offense this season, averaging 17.6 points per game. Mason Falslev is second on the roster this season, averaging 16.1 points to go along with the team-leading 5.8 rebounds. Drake Allen averaged 7.7 points and leads the team, dishing out 4.7 assists per game this season.

Key Injury Report for Utah State:

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  • Luke Kearney (Questionable) - Undisclosed

Arizona looks to continue its push

Arizona is one of the better offensive teams in the country this season, averaging 86.1 points on 50% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Arizona has been just as strong, holding opponents to 68.5 points per game this season. The years on offense rolled in their last outing, pouring in 92 points, including 53 in the first half, on 53% shooting, 46% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Arizona dominated the game, giving up just 58 points on 32% shooting. Arizona won the rebounding battle by 21 and forced 11 turnovers to seal the victory. Brayden Burries led the way for the Arizona offense in the last game with 18 points on ten shots.

Brayden Burries leads the Arizona offense this season, averaging 15.9 points per game. Koa Peat is second on the team, averaging 13.6 points. Jaden Bradley averaged 13.3 points to go along with the team-leading 4.5 assists per game this season. Motijus Krivas is averaging 10.5 points in just under 25 minutes per game. Tobe Awake averages 9.4 points to go along with the team's leading 9.5 rebounds per game.

Key Injury Report for Arizona:

  • Bryce James (Out) - Redshirt 

Utah State vs Arizona Pick

  • Utah State vs Arizona Spread Pick

Utah State is having a solid season with a strong showing since the opening game of the year. Despite the Aggie success this season, everything will come to an end on Sunday. Arizona is one of the best teams in the country and has all the pieces to compete for a national championship. Look for Arizona to dominate this game on both sides of the ball as they are the better overall team. Take the Wildcats to continue their winning ways Sunday as they get the win and cover in San Diego to advance into the second weekend.

  • Utah State vs Arizona Over/Under Pick

Both teams score the ball extremely well coming into this matchup but the Arizona defense will stifle Utah State. Look for Arizona to dominate this game on both sides of the ball as they control things from the opening tip. Take the Arizona Wildcats Sunday to roll to an easy win cover in their second round matchup as the total goes well under the number against Utah State.

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