Georgia Bulldogs vs Arkansas Razorbacks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/22/25
Betting on today’s Bulldogs and Razorbacks game? Catch the action at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR, as the Razorbacks hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on SECN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 141.5 points, and Arkansas is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Georgia.
GEORGIA BULLDOGS VS ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Arkansas Razorbacks -1.5
This game will be played at Bud Walton Arena at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 22nd.
WHY BET THE ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Razorbacks.
- Not only will Arkansas pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Will Georgia Find a Way to Win on the Road?
Georgia dropped to 14-4 on the season after a 70-68 loss to Auburn on Saturday. The Bulldogs were +5.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 138, falling short of the O/U line of 146.5.
Georgia trailed 33-27 at halftime but made a strong push in the second half, outscoring Auburn 41-37. Despite the loss, the Bulldogs showed resilience in the second half.
In their last game, the Bulldogs put up 68 points, shooting 45.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.6%. They connected on 35% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-20, while hitting 51.4% of their two-point shots. Free throw shooting was a struggle, as they made just 9 of 20 attempts, a 45% rate.
Georgia’s offense was led by Tahaad Pettiford, who scored 24 points in 22 minutes, hitting 5 of 7 from beyond the arc. Asa Newell added 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Chad Baker-Mazara and Miles Kelly each contributed 13 points. The Bulldogs recorded 12 offensive rebounds and 8 assists in the game.
Georgia’s defense gave up 70 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 45% from the field. They connected on 19 of 37 two-point attempts, hitting at a 51% rate.
From beyond the arc, Georgia’s opponents shot 35%, making 7 of 20 three-point attempts. They also went 9 for 20 from the free-throw line.
Will the Razorbacks Win at Bud Walton Arena?
Arkansas Razorbacks Recent Game/Games
Arkansas fell to 11-7 on the season after an 83-65 road loss to Missouri on Saturday. The Razorbacks entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 148, just under the O/U line of 149.5.
Arkansas struggled early, trailing 52-35 at halftime. In the second half, they managed to score 30 points while allowing 31, but it wasn’t enough to mount a comeback.
Arkansas struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 5 of 23 threes for a 21.7% shooting percentage. Their overall field goal percentage was 44.4%, with an effective field goal percentage of 47.6%. Inside the arc, they fared much better, shooting 57.5% on two-point attempts.
Caleb Grill and Mark Mitchell led the Razorbacks with 17 points each, with Grill connecting on 3 of 5 threes. Zvonimir Ivišić added 14 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. Arkansas finished with 13 assists and 10 offensive rebounds, while hitting just 4 of 8 free throws.
Arkansas struggled defensively, giving up 83 points on 46% shooting from the field. Their opponents shot 45% on two-point attempts, making 18 of 40.
From beyond the arc, Arkansas allowed 11 threes on 23 attempts, a 47% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 19 times, where they converted 14 free throws (73%).