Texas Longhorns vs Arkansas Razorbacks NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/4
The Texas Longhorns are set to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks on Wednesday at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The game is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET and will be broadcast on ESPN2. Arkansas is ranked 20th in the nation and holds the favorite position in this Southeastern Conference matchup.
Texas enters the game with an 18-11 record, having a tougher time on the road with a 5-6 away record. Arkansas stands at 21-8 overall, showing strength at home with a 16-1 record. The Razorbacks are given a -7.5 spread advantage, indicating their expected edge in this game. The over/under for the game is set at 165.5 points, suggesting a high-scoring contest.
Texas Longhorns vs Arkansas Razorbacks Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: Texas Longhorns vs Arkansas Razorbacks
- Venue: Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville AR
- Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
- Betting Odds: Arkansas Razorbacks -7.5, Texas Longhorns +7.5
Texas Longhorns Team Preview
The Texas Longhorns have a season record of 18-11. They have shown a strong performance as favorites with an 11-4 record. However, on the road, their record stands at 5-6, which they will aim to improve.
In their recent games, the Longhorns won against Texas A&M Aggies, scoring 76 points. Tramon Mark was a standout player with 23 points and a 53.8% field goal rate. However, they faced a loss against the Florida Gators, where they scored 71 points.
Dailyn Swain leads the team with an average of 17.7 points per game. Matas Vokietaitis contributes significantly with a field goal percentage of 64.3%. The Longhorns have a high free throw rate, making 19.8 free throws per game, which ranks them 8th.
Arkansas Razorbacks Team Preview
The Arkansas Razorbacks hold a strong position in the Southeastern Conference. With an impressive 21-8 record, they rank #20 in the AP poll. At home, they have dominated, winning 16 out of 17 games.
Offensively, the Razorbacks score an average of 89.8 points per game. Their field goal percentage stands at 50.1, placing them among the top teams. Key players like Darius Acuff Jr. and Billy Richmond III contribute significantly to their scoring efforts.
In recent games, the Razorbacks won two of their last three. They secured victories over Texas A&M and Missouri but faced a loss against Florida. The team aims to maintain their winning form in upcoming home games.
BTB Betting Pick
The spread for the game is Arkansas -7.5. Texas has strong offensive stats, but Arkansas scores more points per game and plays at a faster pace. With Arkansas being favored and having a better offensive ranking, picking Arkansas to cover the -7.5 spread is a reasonable choice. The projected score could be Arkansas 91, Texas 83.
The over/under line is set at 165.5. Both teams have high-scoring offenses, with Arkansas at 89.8 points per game and Texas at 84.3 points per game. Given these stats, the total score is likely to go over 165.5. The projected total could be around 174 points.