The 2026 NCAA Tournament could have some wacky regional finals, but the Saturday nightcap in San Jose won’t be one of them.
Out west, the NCAA Tournament has delivered a chalk finale, with No. 1 Arizona drawing No. 2 Purdue as the final obstacle on its path back to the Final Four.Â
Arizona vs. Purdue Odds
- Point Spread: Arizona -6.5
- Moneyline:Â Arizona -275Â |Â Arizona +220
- Total: 152.5
Arizona vs. Purdue: NCAA Tournament Elite Eight
Arizona basketball odds have become the most popular target at BetMGM, as I explained in my most recent March Madness odds analysis piece. Bettors think the Wildcats are good enough to beat Michigan in the Final Four and win it all.
That skill was prominently on display in Thursday’s Sweet 16 game against Arkansas. Arizona deftly carved up the Razorbacks’ interior defense, piling up points in the paint and building a big early lead that never really slipped away.
Purdue looks ill-equipped to solve Arizona’s balance and two-point offense, at least based on what the Boilermakers have shown so far this year. They have played tight NCAA Tournament games and struggled to win against top-10 opponents during the regular season.Â
Frankly, I’m a little surprised this number is only 6.5.
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