Arizona vs Long Island Odds
| Nevada Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-29.5 | -114 | |
| Dayton Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+29.5 | ||
The 2026 NCAA Tournament field has been announced, and Long Island will take on Arizona in Round 1 of the West region. Here's everything you need to know about Arizona vs Long Island odds, spread, and more.
Arizona opened as a -29.5 point favorite over Long Island in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The total is set at over/under 150.5 points scored by both teams combined.
Find out how No. 1-seeded Arizona and No. 16-seeded Long Island match up ahead of their opening round matchup.
Long Island vs. Arizona Analysis
I feel bad for Long Island.
The Sharks had the most talent in the NEC, but they’re facing the big boys now. Rod Strickland’s squad starts five players ranging from 6-foot-4 to 6-foot-8.
I like LIU’s roster with Greg Gordon, Malachi Davis, and Jamal Fuller, all of whom average over 15 points per game.
However, I don’t know how their offensive style translates against better teams. They had more athleticism and raw talent than other NEC squads, but that’s not the case in this matchup.
The 6-foot-8 number is why I’m confident that Long Island will get hammered.
Arizona is one of the nation’s biggest and most physical teams, starting 7-footer Mo Krivas and 6-8, 235-pound Koa Peat, or 6-8, 240-pound Tobe Awaka at the five.
The Wildcats grab offensive rebounds at a 38% clip, while Long Island gives up offensive rebounds at a 32% clip.
Arizona crushed mid-major teams during the non-conference slate, beating four of them by 30-plus points.
Pick: Arizona -29.5
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