The Louisville Cardinals and Arkansas Razorbacks meet Wednesday in the college basketball action at the Bud Walton Arena. Here’s a Arkansas vs Louisville Prediction. This article will include a Arkansas vs Louisville Pick.
Louisville Cardinals Betting Preview
The Louisville Cardinals beat Eastern Michigan and NJIT, and they play Indiana next. Louisville has won 7 straight games.
The Louisville Cardinals are averaging 96.7 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 63 points on 36.1 percent shooting. Ryan Conwell is averaging 20.1 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Mikel Brown Jr. is averaging 17 points and 3.3 rebounds. Isaac McKneely is the third double-digit scorer and Sananda Fru is grabbing 5.9 rebounds. The Louisville Cardinals are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75.8 percent from the free throw line. The Louisville Cardinals are allowing 28.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.
Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Preview
The Arkansas Razorbacks beat Jackson State, lost to Duke, and they play Fresno State next. Arkansas has won 4 of its last 5 games.
The Arkansas Razorbacks are averaging 88.1 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 71.6 points on 40 percent shooting. Meleek Thomas is averaging 17.6 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Darius Acuff Jr. is averaging 17.4 points and 4.4 assists. Trevon Brazile is the third double-digit scorer and Karter Knox is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The Arkansas Razorbacks are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free throw line. The Arkansas Razorbacks are allowing 30.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Arkansas Razorbacks will win
- Arkansas has won each of its last 17 games against non-Conference opponents at Bud Walton Arena.
- Louisville has lost seven of its last eight games against the Southeastern Conference.
- Arkansas has won the first half in each of its last nine night games against non-Conference opponents at Bud Walton Arena.
Why the Louisville Cardinals will win
- Louisville has won 19 of its last 20 night games.
- Arkansas has lost each of its last six night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Louisville has won the first half in 28 of its last 31 games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Arkansas’ last 10 games against the Atlantic Coast Conference Conference have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
- Eighteen of Louisville’s last 19 Wednesday night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 153 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 is one of only six teams to reach the Sweet 16 in each of its last three NCAA Tournament appearances.
- Louisville ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+33.7).
- Louisville ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for net rating this season (+46.2).
Arkansas vs Louisville Prediction
Louisville looks the part, as it’s undefeated, 5-2 ATS and has the offensive potential to be dangerous come March. The problem is we have yet to see Louisville on the road. That’s the final test for the Cardinals. Arkansas is undefeated at home through 5 games and has shown flashes offensively that make you believe it can hang in this spot. Away from home, Arkansas hung around with Michigan State and Duke. At home, Arkansas has to like its chances to get a big win. This should be a fun, high scoring game. Arkansas will be in it until the end with a chance to snag a victory. I’ll take the free bucket.