Arkansas-Little Rock vs Winthrop Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/9/24

The Little Rock Trojans and the Winthrop Eagles meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Winthrop Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Little Rock vs. Winthrop prediction.

Little Rock Recap

The Little Rock Trojans come into this one looking to build on their season-opening 84-64 win over subdivision Arkansas Baptist last time out. After this game, Little Rock will take on Arkansas State, UTSA, and Tulsa after this game.

Trojans Start On High Note

Mwani Wilkinson led the Trojans with 21 points on 8 of 11 shooting with 3 threes, a team-high 9 rebounds, and 3 steals while Jordan Jefferson and Ante Beljan each had 15 points with Beljan shooting 6 of 8 with 4 rebounds while Jefferson hit 3 threes with a pair of steals. Johnathan Lawson added 11 points with 3 threes, 6 rebounds, and a team-high 5 assists while Isaiah Lewis chipped in 11 points with 4 assists and a pair of steals. Tuongthach Gatkek also added 9 points with 6 rebounds and 3 steals in the victory. As a team, Little Rock is averaging 84 PPG on 46.9% shooting from the field, 43.5% from three, and 70% from the foul line this season.

Why the Little Rock Trojans will win

• Winthrop has lost six of its last seven-day games.
• Little Rock has won 11 of its last 13 games.

Winthrop Recap

The Winthrop Eagles come into this one looking to build on their season-opening 125-65 win over subdivision Piedmont last time out. After this game, Winthrop will play against Virginia Tech, William & Mary, Georgia Southern, NC Central, and Louisville.

Eagles Looking To Defend Home Court

Kelton Talford led the Eagles with 17 points on 7 of 10 shooting with 9 rebounds while Bryce Baker added 16 points on 6 of 11 shooting with 4 threes. Ryan Jolly had 15 points with a pair of steals and Kasen Harrison added 14 points on 5 of 9 shooting with 4 assists. K.J. Doucet added 13 points with 6 rebounds while Paul Jones III had 11 points on 4 of 12 shooting with 3 threes and Tai Hamilton had 10 points with a team-high 10 rebounds and 4 blocks for the double-double to round out the group of double-digit scorers for Winthrop in the win. Isaiah Wilson added a team-high 6 assists while Tommy Kamarad had 7 points with 7 rebounds. As a team, Winthrop is averaging 125 PPG on 52.3% shooting from the field, 32.5% from three, and 71.4% from the foul line this season.

Why the Winthrop Eagles will win

• Winthrop has won 12 of its last 13-day games against non-conference opponents at Winthrop Coliseum.
• Little Rock has lost 10 of its last 11-day games against non-conference opponents.

Little Rock vs. Winthrop Prediction

I’m on Winthrop here. I just think the Eagles are the better team from a talent perspective, and I really like how much-returning production Winthrop had in their ranks. Little Rock’s a decent team as well, but I feel like being at home, Winthrop just has far more upside here. Give me Winthrop laying the points.