Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our UTSA vs Arkansas NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Fayetteville.
UTSA vs Arkansas Prediction
Looking to win big? The Roadrunners and Razorbacks face off at 2:00 ET on SEC. The Razorbacks are hosting the game at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 155.5 points, and Arkansas is favored by -21 vs. UTSA.
UTSA vs. Arkansas Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: UTSA Roadrunners at Arkansas Razorbacks
- Where: Fayetteville at Bud Walton Arena
- Date: Saturday, December 7th
- Betting Odds ARK -21, UTSA +1535 | ARK -7000 O/U 155.5
Roadrunners Preview: Can UTSA Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
UTSA Roadrunners Recent Game/Games
UTSA fell to 2-4 on the season after an 82-74 loss to Saint Mary's on Tuesday. The Roadrunners were heavy +23 underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread.
After trailing 39-25 at halftime, UTSA outscored Saint Mary's 42-28 in the second half. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 142.
Roadrunners Offense Breakdown
UTSA's offense put up 74 points in their last game, despite shooting just 35.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, with two-point shooting at 38.1% and three-point shooting at 32.1% (9/28). They were strong from the free-throw line, hitting 78.9% of their attempts (15/19).
The Roadrunners grabbed 21 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists. Amir Spears led the way with 24 points, while Augustas Marciulionis added 23 points and 8 assists. Marcus Millender contributed 21 points, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.
Roadrunners Team Defense
UTSA gave up 82 points while holding their opponent to 40% shooting from the field. The Roadrunners allowed 21 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 55% success rate for the other team.
From beyond the arc, UTSA's defense was strong, limiting their opponent to just 3 made threes on 21 attempts (14%). However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 43 times, where they converted 31 (72%). UTSA also allowed 20 offensive rebounds.
Razorbacks Preview: Will the Razorbacks Find a Way to Win at Home?
Arkansas Razorbacks Recent Game/Games
Arkansas improved to 6-2 on the season with a 76-73 road win over Miami on Tuesday. The Razorbacks entered the game as 5-point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 149, falling short of the 156.5 O/U line.
After trailing 40-32 at halftime, Arkansas turned things around by scoring 44 points in the 2nd half while holding Miami to 33. It was a strong finish for the Razorbacks, who tightened up defensively to secure the win.
Razorbacks Offense Breakdown
Arkansas put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 58.1%. They connected on 11 of 23 three-point attempts, hitting 47.8% from deep, while their free-throw shooting was just 55.6% on 5 of 9 attempts.
Nijel Pack led the way with 22 points and 6 assists, shooting 56.2% overall and 42.9% from three. Boogie Fland added 18 points, hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% clip, and Matthew Cleveland contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 77.8% from the field.
Razorbacks Team Defense
Even with Arkansas giving up 73 points, they struggled to contain the opposing offense, who shot 48% from the field. The Razorbacks allowed 20 two-point field goals on 31 attempts, a 64% shooting rate.
Arkansas did manage to limit the damage from beyond the arc, with the opposing team hitting 9 of 29 threes for 31%. From the free-throw line, the other team went 6/8, shooting 75%. The Razorbacks gave up 8 offensive rebounds.
Roadrunners vs Razorbacks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last three road contests, the Roadrunners offense has averaged 72 points per game while allowing an average of 84. UTSA posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Across their ten previous home games, Arkansas has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 78 points per game.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Roadrunners have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
- Although the Razorbacks have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-2.
UTSA vs Arkansas Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: UTSA +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.