Arkansas vs Oakland Prediction 12-30-24 College Basketball Picks
Oakland (4-9) vs. Arkansas (10-2)
December 30, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Arkansas -18.5; Over/Under: +143
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The Oakland Golden Grizzlies and Arkansas Razorbacks meet Monday in college basketball action at the Bud Walton Arena. Here’s an Arkansas vs Oakland Prediction. This article will include an Arkansas vs Oakland Pick.
Oakland Golden Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Oakland Golden Grizzlies lost to Oregon State and Hawaii, and they play Milwaukee, Robert Morris, and Wright State next. The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are averaging 64.5 points on 40.9 percent shooting and allowing 71.1 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Allen Mukeba is averaging 13.1 points and 5.9 rebounds, while DQ Cole is averaging 11.4 points and 3.8 rebounds. Tuburu Naivalurua is the third double-digit scorer and Malcolm Christie is grabbing 1.3 rebounds. The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are shooting 28.5 percent from beyond the arc and 64.4 percent from the free throw line. The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.
Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Preview
The Arkansas Razorbacks beat Central Arkansas and NC A&T, and they play Tennessee, Ole Miss, and Florida next. The Arkansas Razorbacks are averaging 81.8 points on 50.8 percent shooting and allowing 65.8 points on 40.8 percent shooting. Adou Thiero is averaging 17.6 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Boogie Fland is averaging 15.3 points and 6.2 assists. DJ Wagner is the third double-digit scorer and Zvonimir Ivisic is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Arkansas Razorbacks are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 71.7 percent from the free throw line. The Arkansas Razorbacks are allowing 29.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Arkansas Razorbacks will win
- Arkansas has won each of its last 11 games against non-conference opponents at Bud Walton Arena.
- Oakland has lost each of its last four away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Arkansas has won the first half in 39 of its last 45 night games against non-conference opponents at Bud Walton Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Sixteen of Arkansas’ last 18 night games at Bud Walton Arena have produced a total of 144+ points.
- Seven of Oakland’s last eight night games against the Southeastern Conference have produced a total of 145+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Arkansas ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (9.5).
- Arkansas ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (50.8%).
- Oakland ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for pace this season (62.5).
- Oakland ranks T7th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.7).
Arkansas vs Oakland Prediction
The Arkansas Razorbacks are capable of a blowout due to the talent gap, but they’ve failed to cover 7 of their last 9 games and are 3-8-1 ATS on the season. This is also a look-ahead spot for Arkansas with Tennessee, Ole Miss, and Florida on deck. The Oakland Golden Grizzlies have covered three straight games and that includes their best win of the season with an upset over Loyola Chicago. This is a lot of points to throw Oakland’s way. I’ll ride with the road dog on Monday night.
