Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Wildcats versus the Razorbacks? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SECN. The game will be played at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 148.5 points, with the Razorbacks being the favored team playing at home against the Wildcats.

ABILENE CHRISTIAN WILDCATS VS ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Abilene Christian Wildcats +15

This game will be played at Bud Walton Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 21st.

WHY BET THE ABILENE CHRISTIAN WILDCATS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Razorbacks.
  • Even though we have Arkansas winning straight-up, we like Abilene Christian at +15.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.

Is a Win at Fayetteville Possible for the Wildcats?

After 11 games, Abilene Christian has a record of 5-6. In their previous ten road games, including last year, Abilene Christian went 4-6. Abilene Christian has a sub-.500 ATS record, currently sitting at 3-4. In their last five games, they are 1-3 vs. the spread.

After 11 games, Abilene Christian has an over/under record of 4-2-1, with their games averaging a combined 140.9 points per game so far. Looking at the Wildcats' last three games, their over/under record is 2-0 with their games averaging 170 points per game.

The Wildcats' offense finished with 74 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 76 points per contest. The team's top scorer is Ali Abdou Dibba, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 13.8, while Airion Simmons also maintains a PPG average of 13.1 leading up to the game.

Currently, the Wildcats' defense holds the 218th rank in the nation, allowing 74.5 points per game. Abilene Christian's three-point defense is currently 60th in the country at 5.6 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.6% of their shots vs. Abilene Christian.

Can the Arkansas Offense Score Enough at Home?

In today's game against Abilene Christian, Arkansas comes in with a 7-4 overall record. Looking back at their previous ten home games, Arkansas has an 8-2 record, including games from last year. At the moment, Arkansas sits below .500 with a 2-7 ATS record. However, when focusing on their performance in the last five games, they stand at 2-3 vs. the spread.

In 11 games, Arkansas comes in with an over/under mark of 8-1-0, with their games averaging 155.1 points per game. Over the course of the last five games, the Razorbacks' games have averaged 155 points per game, along with an over/under record of 4-1.

In their recent matchup, the Arkansas offense ended with 70 points against Oklahoma. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 40% and made 4 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Khalif Battle who comes into today's matchup averaging 15.1. Tramon Mark also heads into the game with a PPG average of 16.3.

The Razorbacks' defense is presently ranked 225th nationally, allowing an average of 75.1 points per contest. Arkansas' three-point defense is currently 131st in the country at 7.7 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.7% of their shots vs. Arkansas.