The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks and Arkansas Razorbacks meet Monday in college basketball action at the Bud Walton Arena. Here’s an Arkansas vs Maryland-Eastern Shore Prediction. This article will include an Arkansas vs Maryland-Eastern Shore Pick.
Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks Betting Preview
The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks lost to Illinois and Murray State, and they play Little Rock, UCONN, and Longwood next. The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are averaging 74.8 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 81.5 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Ketron Shaw is averaging 21.4 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Evan Johnson is averaging 11.8 points and 2 rebounds. Christopher Flippin is the third double-digit scorer, and Cardell Bailey is dishing 0.8 assists. The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 65.8 percent from the free throw line. The Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks are allowing 29.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.9 rebounds per game.
Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Preview
The Arkansas Razorbacks beat Pacific and Little Rock, and they play Illinois, Miami, and UTSA next. The Arkansas Razorbacks are averaging 75.6 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 64 points on 40 percent shooting. Adou Thiero is averaging 19.4 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Boogie Fland is averaging 17.4 points and 5.4 assists. Zvonimir Ivisic is the third double-digit scorer and DJ Wagner is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Arkansas Razorbacks are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free throw line. The Arkansas Razorbacks are allowing 29.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.
Why the Arkansas Razorbacks will win
- Maryland-Eastern Shore has lost each of its last 14 road games against non-conference opponents.
- Arkansas has won 46 of its last 47 games against non-conference opponents at Bud Walton Arena.
- Maryland-Eastern Shore has lost the first half in each of its last 21 road night games against non-conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Arkansas ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (11.4).
- Arkansas ranks T13th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (1.6).
Arkansas vs Maryland-Eastern Shore Prediction
The Arkansas Razorbacks are obviously more than capable of blowing the doors off in this spot. There’s a massive talent gap. However, 35.5 points is a ton of points, and just how motivated are the Razorbacks to lay the wood? Arkansas is 1-3-1 ATS on the season and this is a look-ahead spot with Illinois and Miami on deck. Maryland-Eastern Shore is 4-2 ATS this season. Give me the points.