Arkansas Razorbacks vs Oakland Golden Grizzlies Matchup

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

Oakland vs Arkansas Prediction

The Golden Grizzlies and Razorbacks are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPNU. The Razorbacks will host the game at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Arkansas as the -18.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 143.5 points.

Oakland vs. Arkansas Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Arkansas Razorbacks
Where: Fayetteville at Bud Walton Arena
Date: Monday, December 30th
Betting Odds ARK -18.5, OAK +1166 | ARK -2583 O/U 143.5

Golden Grizzlies Preview: Will the Golden Grizzlies Find a Way to Win on the Road?

Oakland fell to 3-9 on the season after a 73-70 loss to Hawaii on Wednesday. The Golden Grizzlies were +3.5 point underdogs going into the game and managed to cover the spread.

After trailing 32-25 at halftime, Oakland outscored Hawaii 39-32 in the 2nd half but couldn’t complete the comeback. The game’s total points of 143 exceeded the O/U line of 134.

Golden Grizzlies Offense Breakdown

Oakland's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.3% from the field and 31% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.2%, and they managed only 9 assists as a team.

Malcolm Christie led the way with 27 points, hitting 7 of 22 from beyond the arc. Gytis Nemeiksa added 25 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 42.9% overall and 40% from three.

Golden Grizzlies Team Defense

Oakland's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 39% from the field (23/59). Inside the arc, they allowed 18 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Oakland held their opponents to 5/22 shooting, just 22%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 22 free throws, a 75% success rate. Oakland gave up 16 offensive rebounds.

Razorbacks Preview: Will the Razorbacks Come Through as Home Favorites?

Arkansas Razorbacks Recent Game/Games

Arkansas improved to 10-2 on the season with a 95-67 win over North Carolina A&T on Saturday. The Razorbacks were heavy favorites at -29.5 but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 162.5 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 159.5.

Arkansas jumped out to a 54-31 lead by halftime and added 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. Though they didn’t cover the spread, the Razorbacks’ performance was solid as they continue their strong season.

Razorbacks Offense Breakdown

Arkansas put up 95 points in their latest game, shooting 50% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.1%. They excelled inside, hitting 62% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, going just 6-for-24 (25%). At the free-throw line, the Razorbacks connected on 15-of-19 attempts, good for 78.9%.

Ryan Forrest led the way with 19 points, despite shooting just 28.6% overall and 20% from three. Boogie Fland dished out 11 assists, and Jonas Aidoo contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds. Arkansas also grabbed 14 offensive boards and finished with 26 assists as a team.

Razorbacks Team Defense

Despite Arkansas allowing 67 points, their defense struggled, giving up a 50% shooting performance from the field. The Razorbacks had particular trouble inside, where they allowed 31 two-point baskets on 50 attempts, a 62% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Arkansas held their opponents to 25% shooting, with just 6 threes made on 24 attempts. The Razorbacks also sent their opponents to the line 19 times, where they hit 15 free throws, shooting 78%. Arkansas gave up 14 offensive rebounds.

Golden Grizzlies vs Razorbacks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Golden Grizzlies last ten road games, the team averaged 64 points per game while allowing 74. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 2-8 straight-up.
Through their last five home contests, the Razorbacks offense has averaged 78 points per game while allowing an average of 75. Arkansas posted an overall record of 3-2 while going 1-4 ATS.
Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Golden Grizzlies have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-0.
Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Razorbacks have an overall record of 3-0 while going 0-3 against the spread.