Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Georgia vs Arkansas NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Fayetteville.
Georgia vs Arkansas Prediction
Planning on watching today's Bulldogs 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 odds for this Southeastern conference game currently have Arkansas as the -1.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 141.5 points.
Georgia vs. Arkansas Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Georgia Bulldogs at Arkansas Razorbacks
- Where: Fayetteville at Bud Walton Arena
- Date: Wednesday, January 22nd
- Betting Odds ARK -1.5, GA +110 | ARK -134 O/U 141.5
Bulldogs Preview: Can Georgia Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
Georgia Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
Georgia fell to 14-4 on the season after a narrow 70-68 loss to Auburn on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were +5.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 146.5.
Georgia trailed 33-27 at halftime but rallied in the second half, outscoring Auburn 41-37. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.
Bulldogs Offense Breakdown
Georgia's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 45.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.6%. They hit 35% from three-point range, making 7 of 20 attempts, and connected on just 45% of their free throws, going 9 for 20 from the line.
Tahaad Pettiford led the way with 24 points in 22 minutes, hitting 5 of 7 threes and shooting 53.8% overall. Asa Newell added 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Chad Baker-Mazara and Miles Kelly each contributed 13 points.
Bulldogs Team Defense
Georgia's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, as the other team went 19/37 on two-point attempts.
From three-point range, Georgia's opponents hit 7/20, shooting 35%. The Bulldogs also sent them to the line 20 times, where they made 9 free throws. Georgia gave up 12 offensive rebounds.
Razorbacks Preview: Do the Razorbacks Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
Arkansas Razorbacks Recent Game/Games
Arkansas fell to 11-7 on the season after an 83-65 road loss to Missouri on Saturday. The Razorbacks entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 148, just under the O/U line of 149.5.
Arkansas struggled in the first half, going into the break down 52-35. They managed to keep things closer in the second half, scoring 30 points and allowing 31, but couldn’t make up the deficit.
Razorbacks Offense Breakdown
In their last game, the Razorbacks put up 65 points, shooting 44.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.6%, with a strong 57.5% shooting from two-point range. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 23 attempts for 21.7%.
At the free-throw line, Arkansas connected on only 4 of 8 attempts. They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. Caleb Grill and Mark Mitchell led the way with 17 points each, with Grill hitting 3 of 5 threes and shooting 70% overall.
Razorbacks Team Defense
Arkansas gave up 83 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 29 made field goals on 63 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the other team hit 11 threes on 23 attempts, shooting 47%. Arkansas also sent them to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws at a 73% clip.
Bulldogs vs Razorbacks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Although Georgia has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 7-3. The team averaged 70 points per game in these games.
- Through their last three home games, Arkansas has an ATS record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 63 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Bulldogs have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Georgia posted a straight up mark of 5-5 in these matchups.
- As the betting favorite, the Razorbacks have an ATS mark of just 2-8 in their last ten games. Arkansas posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.
Georgia vs Arkansas Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Arkansas -1.5 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.