The Arizona Wildcats and the Oregon Ducks are set to face one another in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 23.
Tip-off is set for 8:40 p.m. central on TBS.
Arizona (23-12), a No. 4 seed, is coming off a 93-65 win over No. 13 seed Akron on Friday. Oregon (25-9), a No. 5 seed, is coming off an 81-52 win over No. 12 seed Liberty on Friday.
Arizona is seeking its third trip to the Sweet 16 in the last four seasons under head coach Tommy Lloyd. Oregon is seeking its fifth trip to the Sweet 16 in the last six seasons under long-time coach Dana Altman.
Here is a preview of the game.
How to Watch Arizona vs. Oregon
Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
Time: 8:40 p.m. CT
TV Channel: TBS
Site: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Wash.
Arizona vs. Oregon Betting Odds, Lines
Opening Line: Arizona -5.5
Current Line: Arizona -3.5
Over/Under: 152.5 (opened at 147.5)
Arizona vs. Oregon Predictions
Arizona looked “deep NCAA Tournament run” good against Akron on Friday. The Wildcats defended the 3-point line well against the Zips, took advantage of a huge size advantage on the glass, and balanced out the offense. The Wildcats didn’t need a big game from guard Caleb Love to win. Jaden Bradley shined with 19 points, one of four Wildcats in double figures.
With a 56.5% night from the floor, another game like that and the Wildcats have a great chance of moving on to the Sweet 16. Lloyd is sticking with Tobe Awaka in the starting lineup and Henri Veesaar off the bench, a rotation that works well.
Oregon had a similar game against Liberty, as the Ducks shot 54.4% from the floor and better than 47% from the 3-point line. The Ducks also dealt with Liberty on the glass, outrebounding them by 16. Jackson Shelstad led Oregon with 17 points. Nate Bittle had a double-double.
This will be a much different game. The Ducks and the Wildcats match up well inside. The battle between Veesaar and Bittle, a pair of 7-footers with NBA aspirations, should be one to watch.
This feels like a game where the Wildcats need Caleb Love to have a Caleb Love game. If he does, the Wildcats advance.
Arizona 84, Oregon 80
ESPN Matchup Predictor: Arizona 68.7% Chance of Winning
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