Arkansas Razorbacks vs Pacific Tigers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Pacific vs Arkansas NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Fayetteville.

Pacific vs Arkansas Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Tigers versus the Razorbacks? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SEC. The game will be played at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 148.5 points, and Arkansas is favored by -24.5 vs. Pacific.

Pacific vs. Arkansas Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Pacific Tigers at Arkansas Razorbacks
  • Where: Fayetteville at Bud Walton Arena
  • Date: Monday, November 18th
  • Betting Odds ARK -24.5, PACFC +2500 | ARK -10000 O/U 148.5

Tigers Preview: Will the Tigers Defense Show Up on the Road?

Pacific Tigers Recent Game/Games

Pacific fell to Northern Arizona 60-57 on Thursday, November 14th, in a game where they were -5.5 favorites. The Tigers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 30-24 at halftime, Pacific outscored Northern Arizona 33-30 in the 2nd half but couldn’t complete the comeback. The game’s total points of 117 fell well short of the O/U line of 153.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

In their last game, the Pacific Tigers managed just 57 points, shooting 39.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.1%, with a 40% success rate on two-pointers and 38.1% from beyond the arc. They struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 56.2% of their attempts.

Elias Ralph led the way with 23 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 50% overall and 60% from three-point range. Trent McLaughlin added 22 points, though he shot just 35% from the field and 18.2% from deep. Ralph also contributed 5 assists, while the team totaled 14 assists and 10 offensive rebounds.

Tigers Team Defense

Pacific's defense held their opponent to 60 points, with a field goal percentage of 39% (20/51). They limited two-point shooting to 40% (12/30).

From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 38% (8/21). Pacific sent them to the line 16 times, where they hit 9 free throws (56%).

Razorbacks Preview: Will the Razorbacks Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

Arkansas Razorbacks Recent Game/Games

On Wednesday, November 13th, Arkansas took down Troy 65-49 at home. The Razorbacks, who were -13 favorites, covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 114, well under the O/U line of 152.5.

Arkansas found their rhythm in the 2nd half, outscoring Troy 39-22 after trailing 27-26 at halftime. The Razorbacks’ defense stepped up, allowing just 22 points in the 2nd half.

Razorbacks Offense Breakdown

Arkansas managed just 65 points in their latest game, shooting 42.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.8%, thanks in part to hitting 43.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 23 attempts. However, they struggled at the free-throw line, making only 50% of their shots.

Adou Thiero and Zvonimir Ivišić led the way with 19 points each, with Ivišić hitting 6 of 7 from deep. Thiero added 7 rebounds, while Boogie Fland contributed 7 assists and 12 points, hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range.

Razorbacks Team Defense

Despite giving up 10 threes, Arkansas held their opponent to just 49 points. The Razorbacks allowed 42% shooting overall, with 14 made two-pointers on 33 attempts.

Arkansas sent their opponent to the line 14 times, where they connected on 7 free throws. The Razorbacks also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Tigers vs Razorbacks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Tigers have a straight up record of 1-9 while going 3-7 vs. the spread. The team averaged 63 points per game in this stretch.
  • Although Arkansas has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 73 points per game in these games.
  • As the betting underdog, the Tigers have an ATS mark of just 2-8 in their last ten games. Pacific posted a straight up mark of 1-9 in these matchups.
  • 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.

Pacific vs Arkansas Prediction & Free Pick

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