Central Arkansas Bears vs Little Rock Trojans Matchup

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

Central Arkansas vs Little Rock Prediction

Looking to win big? The Bears and Trojans face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Trojans are hosting the game at Jack Stephens Center in Little Rock, AR. The over/under for this game is set at 139.5 points, and Little Rock is favored by -10 against Central Arkansas in a non-conference matchup.

Central Arkansas vs. Little Rock Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Central Arkansas Bears at Little Rock Trojans
Where: Little Rock at Jack Stephens Center
Date: Wednesday, December 4th
Betting Odds ARLR -10, CARK +340 | ARLR -437 O/U 139.5

Bears Preview: Does Central Arkansas Have a Shot at a Road Win?

Central Arkansas Bears Recent Game/Games

Central Arkansas fell to 1-5 on the season after an 87-68 loss to Georgia Tech on Saturday, November 30th. The Bears, who were +21.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread in this road game.

Central Arkansas trailed 49-38 at halftime and scored 30 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The total points for the game were 155, slightly over the 152.5 O/U line.

Bears Offense Breakdown

Central Arkansas struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 36.8% overall. Their two-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 28% (7/25). However, they found success from beyond the arc, connecting on 43.8% of their threes (14/32).

At the free-throw line, the Bears were efficient, making 85.7% of their attempts (12/14). Lance Terry led the way with 25 points, shooting 57.1% from the field and 50% from three (5/10). Layne Taylor added 20 points, hitting 5 threes, while Naithan George contributed 16 points and 11 assists.

Bears Team Defense

Central Arkansas struggled defensively, giving up 87 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 29 field goals, including 16 two-pointers at a 55% clip.

The Bears also gave up 13 threes on 32 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 40% from beyond the arc. Additionally, they sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws, an 80% success rate. Central Arkansas also allowed 12 offensive rebounds.

Trojans Preview: Can Little Rock Live Up to the Hype at Home?

Little Rock Trojans Recent Game/Games

Little Rock improved to 3-4 on the season with a 78-59 home win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Wednesday, November 27th. The Trojans entered the game as -18 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 137 fell short of the O/U line of 143.

Leading 40-31 at halftime, Little Rock maintained control in the 2nd half, outscoring the Hawks 38-28 to secure the win.

Trojans Offense Breakdown

Little Rock's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field. They connected on 59.5% of their two-point attempts and 33.3% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%.

The Trojans dished out 20 assists, with Johnathan Lawson contributing 5 assists and hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range. Mwani Wilkinson grabbed 10 rebounds, despite shooting just 1 of 7 from deep.

Trojans Team Defense

Little Rock's defense gave up 59 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 49% from the field. Inside the arc, they hit 59% of their shots, going 22/37.

From three-point range, the opponent shot 33%, making 8 of 24 attempts. The Trojans also sent them to the line 13 times, where they converted 10 free throws.

Bears vs Trojans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last five road contests, Central Arkansas has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-5, while averaging 64 points per game.
Little Rock has a 2-3 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 63 points per game while allowing 74. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Bears have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-4.
Little Rock has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.