The Arkansas Razorbacks (11-7) will have their hands full against the NCAA’s top shooting defense when they square off against the No. 14 Texas Tech Red Raiders (15-4) at United Supermarkets Arena. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.
Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Free Prediction
In the Razorbacks’ last contest, they defeated the Missouri Tigers, 72-60. Arkansas’ 17.5 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Missouri, who had a mark of 32.7. The Razorbacks’ mark was worse than their season average of 16.0, while the Tigers’ was above their season average of 18.1. Daniel Gafford played a pivotal role for Arkansas with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
The Red Raiders lost to the Kansas State Wildcats in their last game, 58-45. Kansas State’s 0.366 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Texas Tech, who had a rate of 0.163. The Wildcats’ mark was above their season average of 0.208, while the Red Raiders’ was below their season average of 0.252. With 17 points on 6-for-16 shooting, Jarrett Culver was the game’s high scorer.
Texas Tech figures to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Red Raiders currently rank first in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.406), while Arkansas is 189th in effective field goal percentage (0.511). This game should be a matchup of contrasting styles. The up-tempo Razorbacks rank 23rd in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Red Raiders rank 293rd.
Arkansas vs. Texas Tech Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Texas Tech ranks 48th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while Arkansas ranks 254th (38.7).
The Red Raiders rank 79th in three pointers allowed per game (20.9) while the Razorbacks rank 236th (25.6).
Arkansas ranks 16th in assists per game (17.3) while Texas Tech ranks 141st (13.5).
The Razorbacks rank 24th in steals per game (8.3) while the Red Raiders rank 133rd in steals allowed per game (6.7).
Texas Tech ranks 18th in blocks per game (5.1) while Arkansas ranks 47th in blocks allowed per game (2.7).
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The Razorbacks have been outscored by an average of 7.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Arkansas has defeated opponents by an average of 5.8 points.
During their last five games, the Red Raiders have scored an average of 61.0 points per game (9.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.0 points per game (8.1 above their season average).
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