Florida Gators vs Arkansas Razorbacks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/11/25
Betting on today’s Gators and Razorbacks game? Catch the action at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR, as the Razorbacks hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN. Florida is favored by -5.5 in this Southeastern conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 154.5 points.
FLORIDA GATORS VS ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Arkansas Razorbacks +5.5
This game will be played at Bud Walton Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.
WHY BET THE ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Razorbacks.
- Not only will Arkansas pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will the Gators Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?
Florida improved to 14-1 on the season with a dominant 73-43 win over Tennessee on Tuesday. The Gators were -3 favorites heading into the game and covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game were 116, well under the O/U line of 152.5.
Florida took control early, leading 34-15 at halftime. They added 39 points in the 2nd half while holding Tennessee to 28 points, showcasing their strong defense.
Florida’s offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 39.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.1%, with two-point shooting at 43.8% (21/48) and three-point shooting at 30% (6/20).
They hit 76.5% from the free-throw line (13/17) and grabbed 19 offensive rebounds. Alijah Martin led the way with 18 points, while Denzel Aberdeen added 16 points in just 20 minutes, hitting 50% from deep.
Florida’s defense held their opponent to just 43 points, allowing them to shoot 39% from the field on 27 of 68 attempts. Inside the arc, the Gators gave up 21 baskets on 48 shots, a 43% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Florida’s defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 20 attempts, a 30% success rate. At the free-throw line, they sent them to the stripe 17 times, where they converted 13 for 76%. The Gators also gave up 19 offensive rebounds.
Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Arkansas?
Arkansas fell to 11-4 on the season after a 73-66 home loss to Ole Miss on Wednesday. The Razorbacks were -3.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 139, falling short of the O/U line of 148.5.
After a 33-33 tie at halftime, Arkansas allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33 of their own. The Razorbacks will need to tighten up defensively as they look to bounce back in their next outing.
Arkansas struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and 21.7% from three-point range, hitting only 5 of 23 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, and they managed 8 offensive rebounds and 12 assists.
Malik Dia and Adou Thiero both shot 58.3% from the field, with Dia hitting 2 of 4 threes and adding 8 rebounds. Sean Pedulla was 3 of 4 from deep, while Boogie Fland hit just 1 of 8 threes, finishing with 14 points and 5 assists.
Despite giving up 73 points, Arkansas’s defense held their opponent to just 37% shooting from the field, with 22 made baskets on 59 attempts. Inside the arc, their opponent shot 47%, converting 17 of 36 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, Arkansas limited their opponent to 5 made threes on 23 attempts, a 21% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 17, shooting 70%. Arkansas allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.