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Arizona vs. West Virginia prediction, pick, odds, spread: No. 1 Wildcats face Mountaineers in Big 12 clash

Arizona improved to 20-0 with strong 3-point shooting at 43% and dominant rebounding, one win away from tying the best start in program history.

  • Saturday saw Arizona beat West Virginia 88-53, moving to a 20-0 record and approaching the program's best start.
  • Using hot shooting from deep, Arizona's defense caused six turnovers and jumped to a 10 point start in the game's opening minutes.
  • Koa Peat and Motiejus Krivas fueled the Wildcats with key contributions, as Peat scored 17 on 7-for-9 shooting and Krivas recorded his fifth double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds.
  • In the second half, Arizona maintained its pressure, staying relentless on offense and aggressive on defense, prompting West Virginia to call timeouts as Arizona's lead grew to 78-48.
  • After a poor long-range night vs Cincinnati, Arizona highlighted its depth as Motiejus Krivas and Tobe Awaka combined for 26 rebounds, praised for youth impact.
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No letup from Arizona after being voted unanimous No. 1 for the first time

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona opened the week by being voted unanimous No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for the first time in the program's storied history.

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