Arkansas Razorbacks vs Kentucky Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/25
The Razorbacks and Wildcats are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN. The Wildcats will host the game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 158.5 points, and Kentucky is favored by -11 to win at home against Arkansas.
ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS VS KENTUCKY WILDCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Arkansas Razorbacks +11
This game will be played at Rupp Arena at 9:00 ET on Saturday, February 1st.
WHY BET THE ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Wildcats.
- Even though we have Kentucky winning straight-up, we like Arkansas at +11.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.
Will the Razorbacks Find a Way to Win on the Road?
Arkansas Razorbacks Recent Game/Games
Arkansas fell to 12-8 on the season after a 65-62 home loss to Oklahoma on Saturday, January 25th. The Razorbacks were -4 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 127, falling well short of the 147.5 O/U line.
After trailing 35-31 at halftime, Arkansas allowed 30 points while scoring 31 in the 2nd half, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.
Arkansas struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, and they managed only 7 offensive rebounds.
Johnell Davis led the team with 18 points, despite shooting 31.2% overall and 27.3% from three. Jeremiah Fears added 16 points, hitting 50% of his shots and going 1-for-1 from deep.
Arkansas held their opponent to 65 points, allowing them to shoot 37% from the field. They gave up 20 made field goals on 54 attempts.
Defensively, the Razorbacks limited their opponent to 11/27 (40%) on two-point shots and 9/27 (33%) from beyond the arc. They also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 13 (81%). Arkansas allowed 7 offensive rebounds.
Can the Wildcats Live Up to the Hype at Home?
Kentucky Wildcats Recent Game/Games
Kentucky improved to 15-5 on the season with a 78-73 road win over Tennessee on Tuesday. Entering the game as +10.5 point underdogs, the Wildcats not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
After trailing 33-30 at halftime, Kentucky turned things around by scoring 48 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 151 went over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.
Kentucky’s offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and knocking down 12 of 24 threes, also at a 50% clip. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62%, and they hit 16 of 24 free throws, good for 66.7%.
Igor Miličić Jr. led the way with 19 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 60% overall and 50% from three. Koby Brea was perfect from the field, hitting all 5 of his shots, including 3 threes, to finish with 18 points.
Despite Kentucky’s defense holding their opponent to 34% shooting, they still allowed 73 points. The Wildcats gave up 11 three-pointers on 45 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 24% from beyond the arc.
From the free-throw line, Kentucky’s opponent went 12/17, hitting 70% of their shots. The Wildcats also allowed 18 offensive rebounds in the game.