Queens NC vs Central Arkansas Prediction 2/5/25 College Basketball Picks
Central Arkansas (6-17) vs Queens NC ()
Game Info: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Farris Center)
Betting Odds: Central Arkansas +8 -- Over/Under: 148 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The Queens Royals and Central Arkansas Bears meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Farris Center. Here’s a Queens vs Central Arkansas Prediction. This article will include a Queens vs Central Arkansas Pick.
Queens Royals Betting Preview
The Queens Royals beat North Alabama and West Georgia, and they play Lipscomb, Bellarmine, and Eastern Kentucky next. The Queens Royals are averaging 76.4 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 73.5 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Leo Colimerio is averaging 13.3 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Chris Ashby is averaging 10.9 points and 0.9 rebounds. Jaxon Pollard is dishing 1.3 assists and Yoav Berman is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Queens Royals are shooting 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 66.5 percent from the free throw line. The Queens Royals are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.8 rebounds per game.
Central Arkansas Bears Betting Preview
The Central Arkansas Bears beat West Georgia, lost to North Alabama, and they play Austin Peay, Jacksonville, and North Florida next. The Central Arkansas Bears are averaging 70.9 points on 40 percent shooting and allowing 77.3 on 45.1 percent shooting. Layne Taylor is averaging 17.4 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Elias Cato is averaging 15.2 points and 5.5 rebounds. Brayden Fagbemi is the third double-digit scorer and Cole McCormick is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Central Arkansas Bears are shooting 29.7 percent from beyond the arc and 69.6 percent from the free throw line. The Central Arkansas Bears are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.
Why the Queens University Royals will win
- Central Arkansas has lost 11 of its last 12 night games against Conference opponents.
- Queens University has won six of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Central Arkansas' last four games against Conference opponents at Farris Center have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
- Fifteen of Queens University's last 19 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 150+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Central Arkansas ranks T6th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (31.0).
- Central Arkansas ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (40.0%).
- Queens University ranks 29th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (28.1).
- Queens University ranks 40th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (71.0).
Queens vs Central Arkansas Injury Report
Central Arkansas doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Queens will continue to be without Gavin Rains due to a knee injury.
Queens vs Central Arkansas Prediction
Central Arkansas has seen all six of its wins this season come at home, so I wouldn't talk you off the ledge if looking at the points. The problem is Central Arkansas is one of the worst teams in college basketball, so I'm not looking in that direction regardless. Queens has won seven of its last 10 games and the offense is picking up lately. Central Arkansas is one of the worst shooting teams in college basketball and has one of the worst scoring defenses. Outside of some home success, it's hard to find reasons to feel great about Central Arkansas. There are better options out there on a stacked Wednesday CBB card, but I'll lay the points with Queens.
Randy’s Pick Queens -8
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers

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