Arkansas vs Kansas Prediction 3/20/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Arkansas vs Kansas prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, March 20th at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this game in the 1st Round of the NCAA Tournament. 

Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Preview

The Arkansas Razorbacks are 20-13 (8-10) this year after they lost to Ole Miss by a score of 83-80 in their last game. Arkansas trailed 42-34 at halftime, but they did score 46 points in the second half, before losing on a late three-pointer. The Razorbacks shot 46.4% from the field, 31.8% on three-pointers, and 65.6% on free throws in the game. Jonas Aidoo led Arkansas with 17 points and eight rebounds, while Trevon Brazile added 15 points and 11 rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Razorbacks defeated South Carolina by a score of 72-68 and Mississippi State by a score of 93-92. Arkansas has won five of their last seven games and they finished tied for ninth in the SEC standings with an 8-10 record. The Razorbacks did beat Michigan in the non-conference, but they also lost to Illinois by 13 and Baylor by five. Arkansas has scored 76.6 points per game and they have allowed 71.2 points per game, while also averaging 35.3 rebounds and 14.5 assists per game this season. Johnell Davis is averaging 11.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game, while DJ Wagner is averaging 11.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game this year. Arkansas is shooting 46.6% from the field, 73.4% on free throws, and 33.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview

The Kansas Jayhawks are 21-12 (11-9) this season after they lost to Arizona by a score of 88-77 in their last game. Kansas trailed 45-37 at halftime and allowed 43 more points in the second half in the loss. The Jayhawks shot 42.2% from the field, 45.2% on three-pointers, and 69.2% on free throws in the game. Zeke Mayo led Kansas with 20 points and four rebounds, while Hunter Dickinson added 19 points and 12 rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Jayhawks defeated UCF by a score of 98-94 and Arizona by a score of 83-76. Kansas has lost three of their last five games and they finished sixth in the Big 12 standings with an 11-9 record. The Jayhawks have non-conference wins over UNC, Michigan State, and Duke while losing to Creighton by seven and Missouri by nine. Kansas has scored 76.2 points per game and they have allowed 69.3 points per game, while also averaging 38.5 rebounds and 17.7 assists per game this season. Hunter Dickinson is averaging 17.6 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Zeke Mayo is averaging 14.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game this year. Kansas is shooting 47.1% from the field, 71.1% on free throws, and 35.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Arkansas will beat Kansas 

• Arkansas has won each of its last six games against non-conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Kansas’ last eight games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 146+ points.
• Six of Arkansas’ last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 146+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Kansas ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (30.1%).
• Kansas ranks 23rd among Division 1 teams for assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.53).

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Arkansas vs Kansas Prediction 

Arkansas finished below .500 in SEC play this year, but they won five of their last seven games to sneak into the field. The Razorbacks have some defensive issues for sure, but they can score points very quickly and they have scored at least 80 points in five of their last seven. Kansas had a disappointing season in Big 12 play and they have also had some defensive concerns, as they have allowed 88, 94, and 76 points in their last three games. Kansas has some great non-conference wins, but I can’t trust them with how they have played over the last month. Take Arkansas and the points here. 

David Racey's Pick: Arkansas +4.5