Pacific Tigers vs Arkansas Razorbacks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24
Planning on watching today’s Tigers and Razorbacks game? Catch the action at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR, as the Razorbacks hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on SEC. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Arkansas is favored by -24.5 against Pacific in a non-conference matchup.
PACIFIC TIGERS VS ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Pacific Tigers +24.5
This game will be played at Bud Walton Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.
WHY BET THE PACIFIC TIGERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Razorbacks.
- Even though we have Arkansas winning straight-up, we like Pacific at +24.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.
Do the Tigers Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Pacific Tigers Recent Game/Games
The Tigers fell to Northern Arizona 60-57 on Thursday, November 14th, in a home game where they were favored by 5.5 points. Not only did they lose, but they also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points were 117, well below the 153-point O/U line.
Pacific trailed 30-24 at halftime but outscored Northern Arizona 33-30 in the 2nd half. Despite the stronger 2nd half, they couldn’t complete the comeback.
In their last game, the Pacific Tigers managed just 57 points, shooting 39.2% from the field and 38.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.1%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 56.2% of their attempts.
Elias Ralph was a standout, contributing 23 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and 60% from three-point range. Trent McLaughlin added 22 points, but hit just 35% of his shots, including 18.2% from deep.
Pacific’s defense held their opponent to 60 points, with a field goal percentage of 39% (20/51). They limited two-point shooting to 12/30 (40%).
From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 8/21 (38%). Pacific also sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 9 free throws (56%).
Will the Razorbacks Live Up to Expectations at Home?
Arkansas Razorbacks Recent Game/Games
Arkansas improved to 3-0 on the season with a 65-49 win over Troy on Wednesday. The Razorbacks were -13 favorites at home and covered the spread, while the total points of 114 fell well short of the 152.5 O/U line.
After trailing 27-26 at halftime, Arkansas clamped down defensively, allowing just 22 points in the second half while scoring 39 of their own to pull away for the win.
Arkansas managed just 65 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.8%, thanks in large part to hitting 43.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 23 attempts. At the free-throw line, they struggled, making only 50% of their shots.
Adou Thiero and Zvonimir Ivišić each scored 19 points, with Ivišić hitting 6 of 7 threes, shooting 75% overall. Boogie Fland added 12 points and 7 assists, while Myles Rigsby also contributed 12 points, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.
Despite giving up 10 threes, Arkansas held their opponent to just 49 points. The Razorbacks allowed 42% shooting overall, with their opponent hitting 24 of 56 shots.
From the line, Arkansas sent their opponent to the stripe 14 times, where they made 7 free throws. The Razorbacks also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.