Arizona vs. Long Beach State Odds, Opening Spread, Predictions for 2024 NCAA Tournament

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David Becker/Getty Images. Pictured: Oumar Ballo

Arizona vs. Long Beach State Odds

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Thursday, Mar 21
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LBSU Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
+19.5
-105
161.5
-105o / -115u
+1400
Arizona Odds
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-19.5
-115
161.5
-105o / -115u
-4000
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The 2024 NCAA Tournament field has been announced and Arizona will take on Long Beach State in Round 1 of the West region. Here's everything you need to know about Arizona vs. Long Beach State odds, spread and more.

Arizona opened as a 19.5-point favorite over Long Beach State in the first round off the NCAA Tournament, with the total set at over/under 159.5 points scored by both teams combined.

Find out how No. 2-seeded Arizona and No. 15-seeded Long Beach State matchup statistically ahead of their opening round matchup.


Statistical Matchup

ArizonaLong Beach State
Effective FG%26217Effective FG%
Turnover %11086Turnover %
Rebound Rate16213Rebound Rate
Free Throw Rate81178Free Throw Rate
Tempo1629Tempo
DEFRankRankOFF
Effective FG%79255Effective FG%
Turnover %108185Turnover %
Rebound Rate753Rebound Rate
Free Throw Rate2253Free Throw Rate

Arizona vs. Long Beach State Analysis

It’s often impossible to stop Tommy Lloyd’s up-tempo rim-running offense, especially when Caleb Love is running while Oumar Ballo is posting. 

It’s even tougher when you’re a mid-major squad at a major athletic disadvantage. 

And it’s even more challenging when you’re a 49er, given they grade well below average in transition PPP allowed (1.07, 30th percentile) and post-up PPP allowed (.92, 24th percentile). 

The Beach runs a similar offense, a pace-and-post style. Marcus Tsohonis pushes the pace in the open court, and the Traore duo combines for 30 points per game, including 16 in the paint. 

The Wildcats are an elite transition denial defense but are a tad vulnerable in the post. 

This matchup is impossible to handicap. 

Arizona could run Long Beach State off the court, but the 49ers could keep it close with post buckets. 

I am tending toward the Beach here, given these two squads run very similar offenses, which could result in a tighter ball-game with two defenses that can figure out how to match up. 

–Tanner McGrath


For more coverage of the 2024 NCAA Tournament and Selection Sunday, make sure to check out our experts' live reactions to the bracket reveal and the Selection Sunday live show, where you can get their instant analysis on every matchup as well as some early insights to help you make your bets.

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