Pacific vs Arkansas Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/18/24

The Pacific Tigers are visiting the Arkansas Razorbacks on Monday, November 18th at the Bud Walton Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Pacific Tigers vs Arkansas Razorbacks Prediction.

Arkansas Razorbacks Preview

The Arkansas Razorbacks have a 2-1 record this season and are coming off a 65-39 win over Troy. The Razorbacks are 1-1-1 against the spread, and 0-3 in over/under while having a 2-0 home record.

Offensively, Arkansas is averaging just 69.3 points per game, which ranks 297th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 60.3 points per game, which is the 37th-best nationally. The Razorbacks shoot 46.3% from the field (160th) and 30.6% from beyond the arc (252nd). The Razorbacks shoot 65.8% from the free-throw line (276th) and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game (291st).

Adou Thiero leads Arkansas in scoring this season, with an average of 17 points and a team-high 5.7 rebounds, while Boogie Fland adds 15.3 points and a team-high 5.7 assists. 

Pacific Tigers Preview

The Pacific Tigers have a 3-2 record this season and are coming off a 57-60 loss to Northern Arizona. The Tigers are 1-2 against the spread, and 1-2 in over/under while having a 0-1 road record.

Offensively, Pacific is averaging 77.8 points per game, which ranks 191st in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 61.8 points per game, which ranks 48th nationally. The Tigers shoot with 48.3% from the field (96th) and with 30.9% from beyond the arc (245th). The Tigers shoot 64.8% from the free-throw line (288th), while grabbing 43.4 rebounds, which ranks 46th in the nation.  

Elias Ralph leads Pacific in scoring this season, with an average of 18.8 points and a team-high 7.4 rebounds, while Elijah Fisher adds 16.6 points and 5.2 rebounds. Pacific will take on Missouri, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, and CS Fullerton after this game.

Why the Arkansas Razorbacks will win

• Arkansas has won 44 of its last 45 games against non-conference opponents at Bud Walton Arena.
• Pacific has lost 18 of its last 19 night games.
• Arkansas has won the first half in 45 of its last 52 games against non-conference opponents at Bud Walton Arena.

Why the Pacific Tigers will win

• Arkansas has lost each of its last four games at Bud Walton Arena following a home win.
• Pacific has won the first half in five of its last six games against non-conference opponents.

Pacific Tigers vs Arkansas Razorbacks Prediction

In this Pacific Tigers vs Arkansas Razorbacks Prediction, Arkansas is coming as a big -23.5 home favorite. Arkansas has been mediocre this season and is not a team I would trust to lay the points at home at this point. Taking a look from a total perspective, both teams are combined 5-1 to the under, boasting elite defenses, and ranking in the top 50 of the nation. They allow just 122.1 points per game combined, and Arkansas’ offense is not to be trusted to score points, as they are 297th in the nation. I expect a low-scoring game and take the under.