
Kentucky vs Arkansas Prediction 2/1/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Arkansas (12-8) vs. Kentucky (15-5)
February 1, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Kentucky -10.5; Over/Under: 157.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Kentucky vs Arkansas Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 1st, at the Rupp Arena. Let’s take a look at Kentucky Wildcats vs Arkansas Razorbacks Pick.
Arkansas Has Struggled
This has been nothing but a disappointing season for Arkansas and for a team that had so much hope, it hasn’t worked out. Arkansas only has one win during conference play and they are coming off another loss in the last game. Arkansas was at home and faced off against Oklahoma but they ended up losing 65-62. Arkansas shot 37 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from behind the three point line. Johnell Davis had a strong game, putting up 18 points and three rebounds, but the offense just wasn’t good enough overall.
Arkansas is averaging 76.2 points while their defense is giving up 68.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 137th in the league while the defense is ranked 81st in the league. The offensive rating is 108.8 which is 158th in the league while the defensive rating is 97.3 which is 54th in the league. As a team they are shooting 72.63 which is 1555th in the league. Arkansas needs the defense to step up in a big way. Arkansas is going to want to get this win for Coach K and they should be extra motivated.
Kentucky Looks to Build on Last Game
Kentucky had been struggling heading into the last game but they picked up the big win. Kentucky scored 78 points against Tennessee while the defense gave up 73 points and that was enough for the win. Kentucky shot 50 percent from the field and 50 percent from the field. If they continue to shoot 50 percent from deep they are going to be very tough to beat. Koby Brea put up 18 points, three rebounds, and three assists. There were five different players that put at least 12 points.
Kentucky is averaging 87.6 points per game while their defense is giving up 75.8 points per game. The offense is naked 3rd in the league while the defense is ranked 292nd in the league. They are averaging 63.55 field goals attempted per game which is 26th in the league. They are shooting 48.46 percent from the field which is 30th in the league. Otega Oweh is averaging 15.9 points while shooting 50 percent from the field and 31.9 percent from behind the three point line.
Why Kentucky Will Beat Arkansas
Kentucky has won each of its last 10 night games at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
Arkansas has lost each of its last eight Saturday road games against Conference opponents.
Arkansas has lost the first half in four of its last five games against the Southeastern Conference.
Kentucky vs Arkansas Prediction
Arkansas and Coach K aren’t going to be happy with the results of this game. Straight up they just aren’t talented enough and they aren’t going to run up the score here. Kentucky is averaging 87.6 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Arkansas isn’t going to be keeping up and it’s going be Kentucky that is going to cruise. Back Kentucky against the spread.