Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Little Rock vs Arkansas NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Fayetteville.
Little Rock vs Arkansas Prediction
Betting on today's Trojans and Razorbacks game? Catch the action at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR, as the Razorbacks hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on SECN. The over/under for this game is set at 144 points, and Arkansas is favored by -21 against Little Rock in a non-conference matchup.
Little Rock vs. Arkansas Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Little Rock Trojans at Arkansas Razorbacks
- Where: Fayetteville at Bud Walton Arena
- Date: Friday, November 22nd
- Betting Odds ARK -21, ARLR +1800 | ARK -6000 O/U 144
Trojans Preview: Can The Trojans Secure a Win at Fayetteville?
Little Rock Trojans Recent Game/Games
Little Rock pulled off a 71-57 upset over Tulsa on Wednesday, November 20th. The Trojans were +12.5 point underdogs going into the game and not only won but covered the spread.
After trailing 25-20 at halftime, Little Rock turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 51 points while holding Tulsa to 32. The game’s total points ended at 128, falling short of the O/U line of 150.5.
Trojans Offense Breakdown
Johnathan Lawson led the way for Little Rock with 23 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field and 50% from three-point range. Mwani Wilkinson contributed 16 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 66.7% of his threes, while Tyshawn Archie added 15 points, connecting on 4 of 6 from beyond the arc.
The Trojans shot 44.4% from three as a team, going 8 for 18, and finished with an overall field goal percentage of 46.4%. They also hit 73.3% of their free throws, making 11 of 15 attempts, and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.
Trojans Team Defense
Little Rock's defense was strong, giving up just 57 points while holding the opposing team to 36% shooting. They allowed 18 field goals on 49 attempts.
From three-point range, the other team shot 30%, hitting 10 of 33. Little Rock also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 11 free throws.
Razorbacks Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for the Razorbacks?
Arkansas Razorbacks Recent Game/Games
Arkansas improved to 3-0 with a 91-72 win over Pacific on Monday. The Razorbacks were -21.5 point favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 163 went over the pre-game total of 149.5.
Leading 44-37 at halftime, Arkansas pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Pacific 47-35. While they got the win, the Razorbacks will look to tighten up their defense in future games.
Razorbacks Offense Breakdown
Arkansas put up 91 points in their last game, shooting 59.6% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.2%, with a 71% success rate on two-point attempts. They also hit 80% of their free throws, going 20-for-25 from the line.
Adou Thiero and Elijah Fisher both scored 23 points, each shooting 8-for-10 from the field. Boogie Fland added 20 points, while Lamar Washington contributed 19 points and 5 assists. Jefferson Koulibaly was efficient from deep, hitting 4-of-6 threes.
Razorbacks Team Defense
Despite Arkansas's defensive struggles, they still managed to give up 72 points in this one. The Razorbacks allowed their opponents to shoot 59% from the field, including 71% on two-point attempts.
From beyond the arc, Arkansas's defense gave up 9 threes on 21 attempts, a 42% clip. They also sent their opponents to the line 25 times, where they hit 20 free throws, an 80% rate.
Trojans vs Razorbacks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Little Rock has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 71 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- Across the Razorbacks last three home games, the team averaged 73 points per game while allowing 81. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 0-3 straight-up.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Trojans have a straight up record of 4-6 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
- In their last three contests as the favorite, Arkansas has a poor record vs the spread going 1-1-1. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-0.
Little Rock vs Arkansas Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Little Rock +21 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.