Long Beach State vs. Arizona Picks, Odds, Starting Lineups For the 2024 March Madness Round of 64
It's been a wild ride for Long Beach State over the past few weeks and now they are facing Arizona in the Round of 64. Will the Wildcats been too much for the Beach to handle? Jason Radowitz takes a closer look at Long Beach State vs. Arizona odds and starting lineups before their March Madness Round of 64 game.
Jason Radowitz - March 20, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT
5 minLong Beach State vs. Arizona Picks, Odds, Starting Lineups For the 2024 March Madness Round of 64
Long Beach State agreed to part ways with Dan Monson before the Big West Tournament, after he had been the head coach since 2007.
After the announcement, Long Beach State rallied for three consecutive wins and a Big West Championship.
The Beach are now going dancing with a coach who was ultimately fired a week ago.
Will the magical run continue for the Beach in the first round against the Arizona Wildcats?
Let's take a look at the latest odds and starting lineups for the Round of 64 matchup between the Long Beach State Beach vs. Arizona Wildcats.
Long Beach State vs. Arizona Start Time, Where to Watch, and Odds
- Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024
- Start Time: 2:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: TBS
Long Beach State vs. Arizona Odds and Betting Data
TEAM | SPREAD | MONEYLINE | IMPLIED CHANCE |
|---|---|---|---|
Long Beach State Beach | +20.5 (-110) | 1500 | 6.25% |
Arizona Wildcats | -20.5 (-110) | -4500 | 97.83% |
It's not as rare to see a No. 2 knock off a No. 15 in the NCAA Tournament anymore. Ultimately, Arizona lost to Princeton in last year's March Madness as a No. 2 seed.
But analytically speaking, Princeton's team had much more to offer than the Long Beach State squad. It's unlikely Arizona will get upset two consecutive years as a No. 2 seed.
Oddsmakers are currently giving Arizona nearly a 98% chance of defeating the beach, with the spread sitting at 20.5.
Arizona opened at -19.5 and has since jumped up to -20.5.
Long Beach State Beach vs. Arizona Wildcats Prediction
The Arizona Wildcats have the analytics and metrics to go all the way this year. Arizona ranks 12th in defensive efficiency and 8th in offensive efficiency this season.
The Wildcats have held teams to 23.2% offensive rebounds and don't foul at a high rate. Meanwhile, Long Beach State has only hit 31.3% from downtown and under 50% from inside the arc. If the Beach can't earn rebounds or get to the foul line against Arizona while shooting poorly from the field, this game will be over quickly.
Long Beach State vs. Arizona Prediction: Arizona -20.5 (-110) (Bet $110 to collect $210)
Long Beach State vs. Arizona Projected Lineups
Long Beach State projected lineup:
- G: Messiah Thompson
- G: Marcus Tsohonis
- G: Jadon Jones
- F: Lassina Traore
- F: Aboubacar Traore
Arizona projected lineup:
- G: Caleb Love
- G: Pelle Larsson
- G: Kylan Boswell
- F: Keshad Johnson
- C: Oumar Ballo
Long Beach State March Madness Odds
The Beach have +200000 odds to win the National Championship as a No. 15 seed. It'll already be challenging to get past Arizona. From there, they'd have to face Dayton or Nevada before likely facing a team like Baylor in the Sweet 16.
It's not likely for Long Beach State.
Arizona March Madness Odds
On the other hand, Arizona has the fourth-best odds to win the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats have +1200 odds to win, which is ahead of North Carolina at +1300.
That's significant because North Carolina is the No. 1 seed in the West Region, while Arizona is the No. 2 seed in the West. Oddsmakers like Arizona's chances over North Carolina, especially if these two teams meet up in the Elite Eight.
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