Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs Arkansas Prediction College Football Picks 8/29/24

In this article, we will formulate an Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Arkansas prediction for this College Football Week 1 game on Thursday, August 29th, at War Memorial Stadium.  Let’s take a look at an Arkansas Pine Bluff Golden Lions vs Arkansas Razorbacks pick. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Golden Lions recent form and recent player performance 

-The Razorbacks recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Arkansas Pine Bluff

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Arkansas

-Recent betting trends in games played between Arkansas Pine Bluff and Arkansas.

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Golden Lions and Razorbacks.

Can Arkansas Pine Bluff Shock the World?

Arkansas Pine Bluff had a terrible season last year, and they finished with a 2-9 record. Even though they had the struggles, they did finish the season with a win. The offense scored 35 points against Texas Southern and that was enough for the victory. Alonzo Hampton is entering his second year in charge, and this is his first full recruiting class, and he believes he has the team moving in the right direction. Hampton was actually a part of the Arkansas coaching staff back in 2019. 

There is talk about the Golden Lions having the best linebacker corps in the conference, and they are going to need the defense to be good here. Of course of the offense will need to be good, but if the defense doesn’t make the stops, this is going to be a very long season. 

Why Arkansas Pine Bluff Wil Beat Arkansas

• Arkansas has lost four of its last five home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Arkansas has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games against non-FBS teams.

Pressure on Sam Pittman for Arkansas

There are plenty who believe Sam Pittman isn’t going to last through the season, and if they lose this game, there is a chance he doesn’t even make it to the second game. The good news for Arkansas is they believe they have a more talented offense, and that starts with quarterback Taylen Green, who has transferred in from Boise State. Green is a solid runner, but he’s a better thrower than years past, and there is a belief he can compete in the SEC. The offensive line was also a major issue last year, but they made changes they believe can help them this season. Its center is Addison Nichols from Tennessee and Keyshawn Blackstock from Michigan State. 

On defense, Arkansas needs to be a lot better. Too many times last year, the defnes gave up too many points. One issue for Arkansas is they lost Chris Paul and Jaheim Thomas, who were the leading tacklers, to the transer portal. 

Why Arkansas Will Beat Arkansas Pine Bluff

• Arkansas has won each of its last four games against non-conference opponents at War Memorial Stadium (Arkansas).
• Arkansas has covered the spread in each of its last four home openers.

Arkansas Pine Bluff vs Arkansas Prediction

This total is too low. Arkansas is going to get whatever they want against this Pine Bluff defense, and they are going to get close to this total by themselves. I don’t trust this Arkansas defense, though, and they are going to give up at least 21 points here. Arkansas might win this game, but with the way the defense plays, there is going to be some major concern. This game is going to be a shootout, and the over is going to cash.