Central Arkansas vs Arkansas Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 14

Arkansas head coach John Calipari reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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  • Arkansas is a -27.5 point favorite vs Central Arkansas
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • Central Arkansas / Arkansas TV channel: ESPN+

The Central Arkansas Bears visit Simmons Bank Arena to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks on Dec. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in North Little Rock, AR.

Arkansas is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -27.5 (-115).

The Central Arkansas vs. Arkansas Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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Central Arkansas vs. Arkansas Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Central Arkansas+27.5 -105O 148.5 -115+
Arkansas -27.5 -115U 148.5 -105+

Central Arkansas vs Arkansas Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Arkansas will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Central Arkansas vs Arkansas Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Arkansas will cover the spread with 62.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Central Arkansas has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 25 games (+2.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.80 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.40 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.14 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 33 games (+6.70 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Arkansas has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.70 Units / 16% ROI)

Central Arkansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Arkansas has a 4-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 1-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.9 Units / -61.46% ROI
  • 5-3 when betting the Over for +1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI
  • 3-5 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI

Arkansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Arkansas has a 4-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.5 Units / -13.64% ROI).

  • 9-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.05 Units / 4% ROI
  • 4-6 when betting the Over for -2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • 6-4 when betting the Under for +1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI

Central Arkansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Central Arkansas shot 41% (787/1,902) last season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Central Arkansas shot 46% from inside the arc (445/959) last season — 18th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Central Arkansas averaged 28% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (536 free throw attempts/1,902 field goal attempts) last season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Central Arkansas averaged 1.17 points per shot (2,217 points/1,902 shots) last season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Arkansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Arkansas had 26.3 free throw attempts per game last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Arkansas had 26.3 free throw attempts per game last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 19.6

Arkansas averaged 46% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (815 free throw attempts/1,789 field goal attempts) last season — highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 33%

Arkansas averaged 46% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (815 free throw attempts/1,789 field goal attempts) last season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 36%

Central Arkansas Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Arkansas allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (291/781) last season — tied for 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Central Arkansas allowed an average of 1.29 points per shot (2,415 points/1,875 shots) last season — tied for 13th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Central Arkansas allowed 77.9 points per game (2,415 points/31 games) last season — tied for 24th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Central Arkansas allowed 9.4 made three-pointers per game last season — 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Arkansas Defensive Stats & Trends:

Arkansas averaged 5.9 steals per game (184 steals/31 games) last season — 2nd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Arkansas allowed an average of 1.30 points per shot (2,495 points/1,922 shots) last season — tied for 7th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Arkansas allowed an average of 1.41 points per shot (1,335 points/945 shots) in the second half last season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.33

Arkansas allowed 80.5 points per game (2,495 points/31 games) last season — 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0


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