Central Florida will be playing this game on adrenaline after erasing an eight-point lead with 2:17 to play in regulation to force overtime and then defeating Cincinnati 66-65 on Wednesday to make it to the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament. The Knights pulled it off despite shooting 34 percent and missing 21 of 24 3-pointers. They covered the first meeting this season, losing 84-77 to Arizona as a 9.5-point underdog, and the Knights are getting plenty more points in this matchup. The Wildcats have won six in a row, but they are only 4-6 ATS in their past 10 games. and they didn't cover the number as a 13.5-point favorite against Colorado on Saturday. Take the big points with Central Florida.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on March 12, 2026 at 10:45AM ET.
Central Florida vs. Arizona
March 12, 2026
2 units on Central Florida +16.5 (-106) (risk 2 to return 3.89)
Result:
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LOSS
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