Queens (NC) Royals vs Arkansas Razorbacks NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/16

The Queens (NC) Royals travel to face the #14 Arkansas Razorbacks on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This non-conference game features the Royals from the Atlantic Sun conference taking on the Razorbacks from the Southeastern conference. Arkansas comes into the game with a strong home record of 7-0 this season, making them the favorite.

Queens enters the game as the underdog with a spread of +24.5. The Royals have struggled on the road, holding a 0-5 away record. Key players like Nasir Mann, who averages 15.3 points per game, will need to step up against a tough Arkansas team. The game will be broadcast on SECN, with fans eager to see if the Royals can challenge the Razorbacks on their home court.

Queens (NC) Royals vs Arkansas Razorbacks Game Day Info

• Sport: College Basketball
• Teams: Queens (NC) Royals vs Arkansas Razorbacks
• Venue: Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville AR
• Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET
• Betting Odds:
  • Queens (NC) Royals Spread: +24.5 (-110)
  • Arkansas Razorbacks Spread: -24.5 (-110)
  • Queens (NC) Royals MoneyLine: +2650
  • Arkansas Razorbacks MoneyLine: -10000
  • Over: 175.5 (-110)
  • Under: 175.5 (-110)

Queens (NC) Royals Team Preview

The Queens (NC) Royals have had a mixed season so far. They have a record of 5-6, with all their wins coming at home. On the road, they have struggled, losing all five away games.

In recent games, the Royals showed strong offensive skills. Against South Carolina State, they scored 102 points, with Nasir Mann leading with 23 points. However, against Wake Forest, they lost by 38 points, highlighting some inconsistencies.

Key players for the Royals include Nasir Mann and Avantae Parker. Mann averages 15.3 points per game, while Parker contributes 10.7 points per game. The team needs to improve their defense, as they rank low in steals and blocks per game.

Arkansas Razorbacks Team Preview

The Arkansas Razorbacks have been strong at home this season, holding a perfect 7-0 record. They have won their last three games, including a 93-86 win over Texas Tech on the road. The Razorbacks rank 14th in the AP poll and compete in the Southeastern Conference.

Offensively, Arkansas averages 88.1 points per game, placing them 34th nationally. They shoot a field goal percentage of 47.9 and hit 36.8% from beyond the arc. The team also grabs 39 rebounds per game and dishes out 17.2 assists per game.

Key players include Darius Acuff Jr., who averages 17.7 points and 5.7 assists per game, and Trevon Brazile, with 13.9 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Karter Knox contributes 9.7 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. The Razorbacks have shown solid performance against the spread, going 7-3 overall.

BTB Betting Pick

The spread for the game is Arkansas -24.5. Arkansas scores 88.1 points per game, and Queens (NC) scores 84.4 points per game. With Arkansas as the favorite, they are likely to cover the spread. Their higher ranking in points and possessions supports this pick.

The over/under line is set at 175.5 points. Combining the points per game for both teams gives a total of 172.5 points. The projected score suggests taking the under. Both teams have solid offensive stats, but the number may not reach the line.