Arizona vs Cincinnati Prediction 1/21/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate an Arizona vs Cincinnati prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 21st at the McKale Memorial Center in Tucson, Arizona. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Arizona Wildcats Betting Preview

The Arizona Wildcats are 18-0 (5-0) this season after they defeated UCF by a score of 84-77 in their last game. Arizona led 41-38 at halftime and they added 43 points in the second half to secure the win. The Wildcats shot 53% from the field, 23% on three pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Jaden Bradley led Arizona with 23 points and six rebounds, while Brayden Burries added 18 points and one assist in the win. 

Prior to that game, Arizona defeated Arizona State by a score of 89-82 and TCU by a score of 86-73. The Wildcats have scored 90.6 points per game with 43.3 rebounds and 18.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.3 points against per game this season. Koa Peat is averaging 14.7 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, while Brayden Burries is averaging 14.3 points and 4.1 rebounds per game for the Wildcats. Arizona is shooting 52.0% from the field, 73.7% on free throws, and 36.5% on three pointers this season. 

Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview

The Cincinnati Bearcats are 10-8 (2-3) this year after they defeated Iowa State by a score of 79-70 in their last game. Cincinnati led 35-31 at halftime and they scored 44 points in the second half to get the win. The Bearcats shot 43% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Day Day Thomas led Cincinnati with 19 points and two rebounds, while Jizzle James added 15 points and one assist in the win. 

Prior to that game, Cincinnati defeated Colorado by a score of 77-68, but lost to UCF by a score of 73-72 before that. The Bearcats have scored 74.1 points per game with 37.9 rebounds and 17.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 66.2 points against per game this season. Baba Miller is averaging 13.2 points and 10.8 rebounds per game, while Day Day Thomas is averaging 12.6 points and 3.7 assists per game for the Bearcats. Cincinnati is shooting 42.7% from the field, 64.6% on free throws, and 30.6% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Arizona Wildcats will win

• Arizona has won each of its last 25 games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team at McKale Memorial Center.
• Cincinnati has lost 21 of its last 22 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Arizona has won the first half in 19 of its last 20 games as a top-3 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.

Why the Cincinnati Bearcats will win

• Cincinnati has won three of its last four night games.
• Cincinnati has won the first half in each of its last four night games against AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Cincinnati’s last 17 games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
• Each of Arizona’s last eight games at McKale Memorial Center have produced a total of 158+ points.

Arizona vs Cincinnati Prediction 

Arizona comes into this matchup ranked #1 in the country and they have scored at least 84 points in five straight games. The Wildcats are shooting 52% from the field and they are an elite rebounding team. Cincinnati has won two straight and they are coming off of an upset of Iowa State. The Bearcats are shooting 43% from the field and they have scored 60 points in two of their last five games. I like how Cincinnati has played in their last two games, but I don’t think they have the offense to keep pace here. Take Arizona to cover at home.