The High Point Panthers and Arkansas Razorbacks meet Saturday in the college basketball NCAA Tournament at the Moda Center. Here’s an Arkansas vs. High Point Prediction. This article will include an Arkansas vs. High Point Pick.
High Point Panthers Preview
The High Point Panthers beat Wisconsin and Winthrop. High Point has won 15 straight games.
The High Point Panthers are averaging 93.8 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 72.8 points on 43.2 percent shooting. Terry Anderson is averaging 16 points and 1.6 assists, while Rob Martin is averaging 15.6 points and 1.9 rebounds. Cam’Ron Fletcher is the third double-digit scorer and Owen Aquino is grabbing 5.9 rebounds. The High Point Panthers are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free throw line. The High Point Panthers are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.
Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Preview
The Arkansas Razorbacks beat Hawaii and Vanderbilt. Arkansas has won 11 of its last 13 games.
The Arkansas Razorbacks are averaging 90.3 points on 50.3 percent shooting and allowing 80 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Darius Acuff Jr. is averaging 23 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Meleek Thomas is averaging 15.5 points and 2.5 assists. Trevon Brazile is the third double-digit scorer and Billy Richmond III is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Arkansas Razorbacks are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 74.5 percent from the free throw line. The Arkansas Razorbacks are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Arkansas Razorbacks will win
- Arkansas has won each of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Arkansas has won the first half in nine of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the High Point Panthers will win
- High Point has won each of its last 15 games.
- Arkansas has lost each of its last six Saturday games as a top-15 AP-ranked team.
- High Point has won the first half in 22 of its last 23 night games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Thirty-six of High Point’s last 39 games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 168 or fewer points.
- Each of Arkansas’ last six games against the Big South Conference Conference have produced a total of 168 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Arkansas is one of only three teams to reach the Sweet 16 in each of its last four NCAA Tournament appearances.
- Arkansas ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (32.3).
- High Point ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (10.9).
- High Point has recorded the equal-longest home winning streak among Division 1 teams this season (16 games).
Arkansas vs High Point Prediction
Arkansas is obviously the more talented team, is battle tested and is 23-12 ATS on the season. I get it. However, we were at High Point against Wisconsin and weren’t surprised about the outcome. High Point can score the ball with the best of them and holds its own on the glass.
This is a style that High Point should thrive in yet again. As talented as Arkansas is on the offensive side, it does pick and choose when to play defense. This feels like a shootout where High Point can get comfortable. Also, High Point is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games as a double-digit underdog, which goes back to 2021. The last two games were outright wins. High Point is dangerous. Give me the points.