Arizona vs Akron Odds, Opening Spread, Predictions for 2025 NCAA Tournament

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Arizona vs Akron Odds

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Friday, March 21
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Arizona Odds
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-14.5
-110
167.5
-110o / -110u
-1200
Akron Odds
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+14.5
-110
167.5
-110o / -110u
+750
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The 2025 NCAA Tournament field has been announced, and the Arizona Wildcats will take on the Akron Zips in Round 1 of the East region. Here's everything you need to know about Arizona vs Akron odds, spread, and more.

Arizona opened as a 14.5-point favorite over Akron in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The total is set at over/under 167.5 points scored by both teams combined.

Find out how No. 4-seeded Arizona and No. 13-seeded Akron match up ahead of their opening round matchup.


Arizona vs Akron Analysis

The Arizona Wildcats enter the tournament riding high despite dropping the Big 12 Tournament final to Houston. The Wildcats showed they are among the nation's top teams and will be a threat to come out of this region.

As for how they’ll match up against the Akron Zips, well, this game is going to be fast. The Zips are 19th in adjusted tempo, and the Wildcats are not far behind in 52nd.

The tempo may only amplify the Wildcats’ advantages here. Their size and athleticism will play a huge role on the glass while maintaining control of the paint on both ends of the floor.

There will be upsets in the first round, but you will not find one here.

The Pick: Arizona -14.5

Doug Ziefel


For more coverage of the 2025 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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