Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Old Dominion Monarchs Matchup

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

Arkansas State vs Old Dominion Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Red Wolves versus the Monarchs? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, VA. In this Sun Belt matchup, Arkansas State is favored bt -11.5 vs. Old Dominion. The over/under for the game is 154.5 points.

Arkansas State vs. Old Dominion Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Arkansas State Red Wolves at Old Dominion Monarchs
Where: Norfolk at Chartway Arena
Date: Thursday, January 2nd
Betting Odds ARKST -11.5, ARKST -602 | OLD +425 O/U 154.5

Red Wolves Preview: Will Arkansas State Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?

Arkansas State Red Wolves Recent Game

Arkansas State improved to 9-3 on the season with a dominant 97-67 home win over Coastal Carolina on Saturday. The Red Wolves entered the game as 15-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 164 exceeded the O/U line of 141.5.

Arkansas State jumped out to a commanding 53-22 lead at halftime, but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 44 of their own.

Red Wolves Offense Breakdown

Arkansas State's offense exploded for 97 points in their last game, shooting 55% from the field and hitting 16 of 30 from beyond the arc at a 53.3% clip. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.3%, and they connected on 15 of 19 free throws, good for 78.9%.

Josh Hill led the way with 26 points in just 16 minutes, knocking down 6 threes. Jordan Battle added 20 points and 7 rebounds, while Joseph Pinion contributed 19 points. Taryn Todd dished out 6 assists, and both Colin Granger and Denzel Hines grabbed 10 rebounds.

Red Wolves Team Defense

Despite Arkansas State's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 67 points. The Red Wolves allowed 55% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 33 of 60 shots.

From beyond the arc, Arkansas State's opponent shot 53%, making 16 of 30 three-point attempts. The Red Wolves also sent their opponent to the line 19 times, where they converted 15 free throws for 78%.

Monarchs Preview: Can Old Dominion Lock in a Home Win?

Old Dominion Monarchs Recent Game/Games

Old Dominion improved to 3-8 on the season with an 80-75 road win over Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday. The Monarchs entered the game as +3 underdogs but not only pulled off the win, they also covered the spread.

Leading 32-29 at halftime, Old Dominion scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The game’s total points of 155 exceeded the over/under line of 143.5.

Monarchs Offense Breakdown

Old Dominion put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 39.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.5%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-24, and were strong at the free-throw line, making 20 of 24 attempts (83.3%). The Monarchs dominated the offensive glass, pulling down 19 offensive rebounds and dishing out 14 assists.

Robert Davis Jr. led the way with 32 points, hitting 7 of 14 from deep (50.0%) and shooting 47.1% overall. Jacob Wilson added 23 points, connecting on 5 of 8 threes (62.5%). Makai Willis and R.J. Blakney contributed on the boards, with Blakney grabbing 13 rebounds and Willis adding 11.

Monarchs Team Defense

Despite Old Dominion's strong defensive effort, they gave up 75 points in this one. The Monarchs held their opponents to just 36% shooting from the field, with 24 made baskets on 65 attempts.

Old Dominion limited their opponents' two-point shooting to 35% (17/48), but they allowed 7 threes on 17 attempts (41%). At the free-throw line, their opponents went 20/26 (76%). The Monarchs also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Red Wolves vs Monarchs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road contests, the Red Wolves offense has averaged 76 points per game while allowing an average of 76. Arkansas State posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 7-3 ATS.
In their last ten games at home, the Monarchs have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 3-6-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 69 points per game in this stretch.
Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Monarchs have gone 3-0 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Red Wolves have a straight up record of 3-0, while going 1-2 against the spread.