Central Arkansas Bears vs Little Rock Trojans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/24

Betting on today’s Bears and Trojans game? Catch the action at Jack Stephens Center in Little Rock, AR, as the Trojans hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 139.5 points, and Little Rock is favored by -10 against Central Arkansas in a non-conference matchup.

CENTRAL ARKANSAS BEARS VS LITTLE ROCK TROJANS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Central Arkansas Bears +10

This game will be played at Jack Stephens Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.

WHY BET THE CENTRAL ARKANSAS BEARS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Trojans.
• Even though we have Little Rock winning straight-up, we like Central Arkansas at +10.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Can The Bears Secure a Win at Little Rock?

Central Arkansas Bears Recent Game/Games

The Bears dropped to 1-5 on the season after an 87-68 road loss to Georgia Tech on Saturday. Despite the loss, Central Arkansas, who entered the game as +21.5 underdogs, managed to cover the spread.

Central Arkansas trailed 49-38 at halftime and was outscored 38-30 in the second half. The game’s total points of 155 went over the pre-game line of 152.5.

Central Arkansas struggled from the field in their recent game, shooting just 36.8% overall and 28% on two-point attempts. However, their three-point shooting was a bright spot, as they connected on 43.8% of their shots from beyond the arc, hitting 14 threes. They also made 85.7% of their free throws, going 12-for-14 from the line.

Lance Terry led the way with 25 points, shooting 57.1% from the field and 50% from three-point range (5/10). Layne Taylor added 20 points, hitting 5 threes, while Naithan George contributed 16 points and a team-high 11 assists. Brayden Fagbemi also had a strong game, finishing with 15 points and 6 rebounds.

Central Arkansas struggled defensively, giving up 87 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Bears allowed their opponent to connect on 55% of their two-point attempts, with 16 makes on 29 tries.

From beyond the arc, Central Arkansas gave up 13 threes on 32 attempts, a 40% clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 80%. The Bears allowed 12 offensive rebounds as well.

Can the Trojans Please their Home Crowd?

Little Rock Trojans Recent Game/Games

On Wednesday, November 27th, the Trojans improved to 3-4 on the season with a 78-59 home win over Maryland Eastern Shore. Little Rock entered the game as -18 favorites and covered the spread.

Leading 40-31 at halftime, the Trojans added 38 points in the 2nd half while holding the Hawks to 28. The total points for the game were 137, falling just under the O/U line of 143.

Little Rock put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%. They connected on 59.5% of their two-point attempts and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 threes on 24 attempts. At the free-throw line, they made 10 of 13, good for 76.9%.

The Trojans dished out 20 assists, with Johnathan Lawson leading the way with 5 assists and 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three. Mwani Wilkinson grabbed 10 rebounds, despite shooting just 1 of 7 from deep. Tuongthach Gatkek was efficient inside, making 5 of 6 shots and pulling down 7 rebounds.

Little Rock’s defense gave up 59 points, with their opponents shooting 49% from the field. They allowed 30 made field goals on 61 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Trojans’ defense allowed 59% shooting, with 22 made two-pointers on 37 attempts. From three-point range, their opponents shot 33%, hitting 8 of 24 attempts. Little Rock also sent them to the line 13 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 76%.