LIU Brooklyn @ Arizona - Point Spread - LIU Brooklyn Win +30.5 - College Basketball for Tomorrow, 03/20/26

The Round of 64 matchup between the LIU Sharks and Arizona Wildcats features one of the widest spreads in the tournament, but there are still pathways for this game to stay competitive. Arizona enters averaging 85.3 points per game while shooting 49.8% from the field and 37.9% from three, ranking among the most efficient offenses in the country. The Wildcats also dominate the glass, averaging 41.2 rebounds per game with a +8.6 rebounding margin, which consistently creates second chance opportunities. Guard Brayden Burries leads the offense with 15.9 points per game, while Jaden Bradley adds 13.3 points and 4.5 assists, giving Arizona a dynamic and experienced backcourt. Their ability to push tempo—ranking inside the top 25 in possessions per game—makes them especially dangerous against teams that struggle defensively in transition.

The challenge for LIU will be slowing that tempo and limiting possessions. The Sharks average 70.4 points per game while allowing 74.9, but they play at a much slower pace, ranking outside the top 250 nationally in tempo. Offensively, LIU shoots 44.1% from the field and 34.6% from three, relying heavily on guard play to generate scoring opportunities. Their ability to take care of the basketball—averaging just 11.2 turnovers per game—will be critical against an Arizona defense that thrives on turning stops into fast break points. While LIU has struggled defensively against high level competition, allowing opponents to shoot over 45% from the field, their deliberate pace and half court approach can help limit extended scoring runs. With a spread of 30.5 points, Arizona’s advantages in talent, size, and efficiency are clear, but tournament games often tighten when underdogs control tempo. If LIU can dictate pace and avoid live ball turnovers, they have a path to keeping the margin within reach despite Arizona likely controlling the game throughout.

LIU vs Arizona Prediction: LIU +30.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to +28.5