Kentucky Wildcats (14-4) vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (10-9)
January 27, 2024 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Arkansas Razorbacks +6.5 Over/Under: +164.5
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The Kentucky Wildcats look for a win after winning 6 of their last 8 games. The Arkansas Razorbacks need a win after losing 5 of their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Kentucky Wildcats vs Arkansas Razorbacks prediction.
Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kentucky Wildcats recently beat Mississippi State and Georgia while losing to South Carolina. The Kentucky Wildcats are averaging 89.9 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 77.3 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Antonio Reeves is averaging 19.2 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Rob Dillingham is averaging 13.9 points and 3.1 rebounds. Tre Mitchell is the third double-digit scorer and D.J. Wagner is dishing 3.8 assists. The Kentucky Wildcats are shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc and 75.1 percent from the free throw line. The Kentucky Wildcats are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.4 rebounds per game.
Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Preview
The Arkansas Razorbacks are coming off losses to South Carolina and Ole Miss. The Arkansas Razorbacks are averaging 76.2 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 77.5 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Tramon Mark is averaging 17.8 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Khalif Battle is averaging 11.5 points and 1.1 assists. Trevon Brazile is dishing 0.5 assists and Keyon Menifield Jr. is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Arkansas Razorbacks are shooting 32.3 percent from beyond the arc and 71.7 percent from the free throw line. The Arkansas Razorbacks are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.1 rebounds per game.
Kentucky Wildcats vs Arkansas Razorbacks prediction
The Kentucky Wildcats are the more talented team, they’re playing the better ball, and they’re 11-7 ATS on the season. The Arkansas Razorbacks can’t finish games, and they’re 5-14 ATS on the season. Arkansas has failed to cover 8 of its last 10 games. The Bud Walton Arena should be rocking and that likely helps Arkansas for a bit, but eventually talent takes over. I’ll lay the points with Kentucky, as the Hogs are heading in the wrong direction right now.
