Little Rock Trojans vs Arkansas Razorbacks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

The Trojans and Razorbacks are set to face off at 9:00 ET on SECN. The Razorbacks will host the game at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR. The over/under for this game is set at 144 points, and Arkansas is favored by -21 against Little Rock in a non-conference matchup.

LITTLE ROCK TROJANS VS ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Little Rock Trojans +21

This game will be played at Bud Walton Arena at 9:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.

WHY BET THE LITTLE ROCK TROJANS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Razorbacks.
• Even though we have Arkansas winning straight-up, we like Little Rock at +21.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Can the Trojans Grab a Win in Fayetteville?

Little Rock Trojans Recent Game/Games

Little Rock pulled off a significant upset on Wednesday, defeating Tulsa 71-57 on the road. Entering the game as +12.5 point underdogs, the Trojans not only secured the win but also covered the spread.

After trailing 25-20 at halftime, Little Rock exploded for 51 points in the 2nd half while holding Tulsa to 32. The game’s total points of 128 fell under the O/U line of 150.5.

Little Rock’s offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field and hitting 44.4% of their threes (8/18). Their effective field goal percentage stood at 53.6%, and they connected on 73.3% of their free throws (11/15).

Johnathan Lawson led the way with 23 points, shooting 75% overall and 50% from deep. Mwani Wilkinson contributed 16 points and 9 rebounds, while Tyshawn Archie added 15 points, hitting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc.

Little Rock’s defense held their opponent to just 57 points, with a field goal percentage of 36% (18/49). They allowed 8 two-point field goals on 16 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Little Rock’s opponent shot 30%, making 10 of 33 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they went 11/17, hitting 64% of their shots. Little Rock gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Can the Razorbacks Live Up to the Hype at Home?

Arkansas Razorbacks Recent Game/Games

Arkansas improved to 3-0 with a 91-72 win over Pacific on Monday. The Razorbacks were -21.5 point favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 163, surpassing the over/under line of 149.5.

Arkansas led 44-37 at halftime and extended their lead in the 2nd half, outscoring Pacific 47-35. While they got the win, the Razorbacks will look to tighten up defensively and cover the spread in future games.

Arkansas put up 91 points in their last game, shooting 59.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 69.2%. They hit 71% of their two-point attempts (22/31) and connected on 42.9% from beyond the arc (9/21). At the free-throw line, they shot 80%, making 20 of 25 attempts.

Adou Thiero and Elijah Fisher led the way with 23 points each, both shooting 8/10 from the field. Fisher hit 3 of 4 from deep, while Boogie Fland added 20 points, going 2/4 from three. Lamar Washington contributed 19 points and 5 assists, and Jefferson Koulibaly knocked down 4 of 6 threes, finishing with 12 points.

Arkansas struggled defensively, giving up 72 points on 59% shooting from the field. They allowed 31 made baskets on 52 attempts.

Inside the arc, Arkansas gave up 22 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 71% success rate. From three, they allowed 9 made threes on 21 attempts, a 42% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 25 times, where they hit 20 free throws, an 80% rate.