The Arkansas State Red Wolves and the High Point Panthers meet Tuesday in CBI college basketball action from Ocean Center. Here’s an Arkansas State vs High Point prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for the game. We will examine:
- The Arkansas State recent form and player performance
- The High Point recent form and player performance
- Recent betting trends and streaks involving Arkansas State
- Recent betting trends and streaks involving High Point
- Recent betting trends in games played between Arkansas State and High Point
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Arkansas State vs High Point game
Arkansas State Red Wolves Betting Preview
The Red Wolves posted a rough 10-14 run in their first 24 games this year, but they’ve improved massively since then. Arkansas State finished off the year on a 6-1 run, then took out Louisiana and App State in the conference tournament before a loss to James Madison.
Following an opener CBI win over Bethune-Cookman 86-85, the Red Wolves had an easier time with Montana. Arkansas State was up 42-23 by halftime in that one and cruised to the 74-61 win. Izaiyah Nelson led the team with his 17 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double.
High Point Panthers Betting Preview
Over on the High Point side, they stormed out to a nice 20-4 run over their first 24 games this year. The Panthers would lose three of the final eight games, though (to UNC Asheville, USC Upstate and Longwood). In their first conference tourney matchup versus Longwood, High Point fell in OT.
The Panthers were able to get back into the win column during Monday’s CBI matchup versus Cleveland State. High Point jumped out to a 46-30 edge by the break, then hit a 47-44 run for a 93-74 win. Top scorer Abdoulaye Thiam put up 27 points with five rebounds in the victory.
Arkansas State Red Wolves Team Facts
- Arkansas State has lost each of its last six night games played at neutral venues.
- Arkansas State has won the first half in each of its last seven games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues.
High Point Panthers Team Facts
- High Point has won nine of its last 10 games against non-Conference opponents.
- High Point has won the first half in 17 of its last 18 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Arkansas State vs High Point Prediction
I’ll probably lean toward High Point. The Panthers made short work of a pretty good Cleveland State team on Monday, hitting 53.8 percent from the field and notching a 40-33 rebounding edge. High Point hit a nice 14-of-15 (93.3 percent) from the line and had 15 team assists. The Panthers have now scored 72 or more points in 22 straight games.
As for Akransas State, they’re playing well lately and could really do some damage here if they’re on point. The Red Wolves didn’t shoot all that well from the field versus Montana (39.1 percent) however, and missed five of their 17 free throws (70.6 percent). Still, Arkansas State has scored 71 or more points in four of the last five games and should post a decent total on Tuesday as well. Ultimately I like High Point to pull off the cover here, but it’ll be interesting. The Winner of this game will take on Fairfield or Seattle in the CBI finals.