Arkansas Razorbacks vs Michigan State Spartans NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/8

The Arkansas Razorbacks and Michigan State Spartans are set to play on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET. The game will be held at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI. This non-conference game features two top-ranked teams, with Arkansas holding the #14 spot and Michigan State at #22.

Michigan State is the favorite with a spread of -1.5, while Arkansas is the underdog with a spread of +1.5. The over/under is set at 155.5 points. Fans can catch the action on FOX as these teams look to continue their strong starts to the season. Both teams come into the game with a 1-0 record.

Arkansas Razorbacks vs Michigan State Spartans Game Day Info

• Sport: College Basketball
• Teams: #14 Arkansas Razorbacks vs #22 Michigan State Spartans
• Venue: Breslin Center, East Lansing MI
• Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
• Betting Odds: Michigan State -1.5 (-110), Arkansas +1.5 (-113), Michigan State MoneyLine -125, Arkansas MoneyLine +100, Over/Under 155.5

Arkansas Razorbacks Team Preview

The Arkansas Razorbacks enter the season ranked #14 in the AP Poll. They compete in the Southeastern Conference. This game marks their first away game of the season.

Offensively, the Razorbacks average 109.0 points per game, ranking them 19th. Their free throw percentage is 86.2, which stands at 24th. They also tally 23.0 assists per game, placing them 31st.

On the defensive side, the Razorbacks record 10.0 steals per game. They commit 18.0 fouls per game. Their blocks per game stand at 4.0.

Michigan State Spartans Team Preview

The Michigan State Spartans are starting their season with a clean slate. They are ranked #22 in the AP poll and play in the Big Ten Conference. The team is looking to build on their 1-0 record from the previous game.

Offensively, the Spartans score an average of 80 points per game. They have strong free-throw attempts at 37 per game, ranking 20th. However, their field goal percentage is lower at 41.7, placing them 258th.

Defensively, the Spartans average 8 steals per game, which is 276th in rankings. The team also commits 13 fouls per game. In their recent game, players like Jaxon Kohler and Jeremy Fears Jr. made notable contributions in points and assists.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Arkansas +1.5 (-113) is the recommendation. Arkansas scores 109.0 points per game and has a high field goal percentage. Michigan State scores 80.0 points per game, which is lower. Given the strong offensive stats of Arkansas, they have a good chance to cover the spread.

For the over/under pick, the recommendation is to go with the Over 155.5 (-112). Arkansas averages 109.0 points per game, and Michigan State averages 80.0 points per game. This gives a projected total of 189 points, which is above the line of 155.5. Both teams have high possession rates, which can lead to more scoring opportunities.