In this article we will formulate an Arkansas vs Duke prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, November 27th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Preview
The Arkansas Razorbacks are 5-1 this season after they defeated Jackson State by a score of 115-61 in their last game. Arkansas led 47-19 at halftime and added 68 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Razorbacks shot 64% from the field, 50% on three pointers, and 78% on free throws in the game. Malique Ewin led Arkansas with 21 points and three rebounds, while Karter Knox added 17 points and 10 rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, Arkansas defeated Winthrop by a score of 84-83 and Samford by a score of 79-75. The Razorbacks have scored 91.0 points per game with 39.3 rebounds and 17.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.2 points against per game this season. Meleek Thomas is averaging 18.3 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, while Darius Acuff Jr is averaging 16.8 points and 4.3 assists per game for the Razorbacks. Arkansas is shooting 49.9% from the field, 79.9% on free throws, and 35.9% on three pointers this season.
Duke Blue Devils Betting Preview
The Duke Blue Devils are 7-0 this year after they defeated Howard by a score of 93-56 in their last game. Duke led 52-18 at halftime and they coasted in the second half, despite allowing 38 points. The Blue Devils shot 61% from the field, 28% on three pointers, and 64% on free throws in the game. Cameron Boozer led Duke with 26 points and 12 rebounds, while Patrick Ngongba II added 16 points and five rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, Duke defeated Niagara by a score of 100-42 and Kansas by a score of 78-66. The Blue Devils have scored 93.6 points per game with 44.0 rebounds and 20.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 57.0 points against per game this season. Cameron Boozer is averaging 21.1 points and 9.9 rebounds per game, while Patrick Ngongba II is averaging 13.0 points and 6.7 rebounds per game for the Blue Devils. Duke is shooting 52.4% from the field, 73% on free throws, and 37.3% on three pointers this year.
Why the Arkansas Razorbacks will win
- Arkansas has won 12 of its last 13 games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Arkansas has won the first half in each of its last 12 games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Duke Blue Devils will win
- Duke has won 22 of its last 23 games.
- Arkansas has lost nine of its last 10 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Duke has won the first half in 16 of its last 17 games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Duke’s last seven games against the Southeastern Conference at neutral venues have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
- Each of Arkansas’ last six night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
Arkansas vs Duke Prediction
Duke comes into this contest with a perfect 7-0 record to start the season, which includes wins over Texas and Kansas. The Blue Devils have dominated all of their games, with their closest margin of victory being 12 points against Kansas. Duke is shooting 52% from the field and they have scored at least 93 points in four of their last five games. Arkansas has their lone loss to Michigan State, which was on the road by just three points, but they haven’t been tested other than that. The Razorbacks are shooting 50% from the field and they have scored at least 84 points in three of their last four games. I think Arkansas’ athleticism could give Duke some trouble, so I will take the points with the Razorbacks here.