Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Central Arkansas vs UAPB NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Pine Bluff.
Central Arkansas vs UAPB Prediction
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bears versus the Golden Lions? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SWAC. The game will be played at H. O. Clemmons Arena in Pine Bluff, AR. Central Arkansas is the -6.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against UAPB. The over/under for the game is set at 152 points.
Central Arkansas vs. UAPB Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Central Arkansas Bears at UAPB Golden Lions
- Where: Pine Bluff at H. O. Clemmons Arena
- Date: Saturday, December 7th
- Betting Odds CARK -6.5, CARK -305 | ARPB +240 O/U 152
Bears Preview: Will Central Arkansas Shock Everyone at H. O. Clemmons Arena?
Central Arkansas Bears Recent Game/Games
The Bears dropped to 1-6 on the season after a 63-57 road loss to Little Rock on Wednesday. Central Arkansas entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs but managed to keep it closer than expected.
After trailing 32-25 at halftime, the Bears scored 32 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 120, falling short of the 140.5 O/U line.
Bears Offense Breakdown
Central Arkansas struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points on 31.1% shooting from the field. They connected on only 23.1% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-26 from deep, with an effective field goal percentage of 36.1%.
Johnathan Lawson was a bright spot, hitting 6 of 9 threes and finishing with 18 points and 6 assists. Mwani Wilkinson added 15 points and 9 rebounds, despite shooting 3-for-11 from beyond the arc.
Bears Team Defense
Central Arkansas held their opponent to 63 points on 39% shooting from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 58 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Bears gave up 9 threes on 29 attempts, a 31% shooting performance. They sent the opponent to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 8.
Golden Lions Preview: Taking a Look at the Golden Lions Chances at Home
UAPB Golden Lions Recent Game/Games
The Golden Lions dropped to 0-8 on the season after a 120-73 road loss to Kansas State on Sunday. UAPB entered the game as +35 point underdogs and did not cover the spread.
UAPB trailed 63-33 at halftime and allowed 57 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40. The game’s total points of 193 exceeded the over/under line of 157.
Golden Lions Offense Breakdown
UAPB's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 47.1% from the field. They were strong inside, hitting 65% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 21.4% of their threes (6/28).
Achor Achor and Dug McDaniel both shot 70%, with McDaniel dishing out 10 assists. David N'Guessan was nearly perfect, hitting 87.5% of his shots and going 2/2 from three-point range.
Golden Lions Team Defense
UAPB's defense struggled, giving up 120 points on 61% shooting from the field. They allowed 45 made field goals on 73 attempts.
From three-point range, the Golden Lions allowed 23 threes on 44 attempts, a 52% shooting performance.
Bears vs Golden Lions Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last five road games, Central Arkansas has averaged 59 points per game while allowing 79. The team's record in this stretch was 0-5 while going 3-2.
- In their last three games at home, the Golden Lions have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 69 points per game in this stretch.
- As the betting underdog, the Golden Lions have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. UAPB posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Bears have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
Central Arkansas vs UAPB Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: UAPB +6.5 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.