It will be a battle between SEC opponents when the Arkansas Razorbacks (11-8, 2-4 SEC) welcome the Georgia Bulldogs (10-9, 1-5 SEC) to Bud Walton Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last game, they defeated the Texas Longhorns, 98-88. The Bulldogs knocked down 22 of their 28 free throws (78.6 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 45.0 (above their season average of 32.9). Nicolas Claxton played a key role for Georgia with 18 points and seven rebounds.
The Razorbacks lost a tough one against the No. 14 Texas Tech Red Raiders in their last outing, 67-64. Texas Tech made 10 of their 19 three pointers (52.6 percent). Arkansas, meanwhile, was 4-19 (21.1 percent). Daniel Gafford had a good performance for Arkansas, leading the team in scoring with 14 points on 6-for-6 shooting.
It could be a sloppy game for the Georgia offense. Georgia ranks 341st in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.4 percent), while the pesky defense of Arkansas forces the 34th-most turnovers in the nation (22.6 percent).
After the Razorbacks won the only contest against the Bulldogs last season, 80-77, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Arkansas’ 0.575 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Georgia, who had a mark of 0.518.
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Arkansas, ATS Winner – Arkansas, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Georgia averages 40.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 20th in the nation. Arkansas ranks 250th in rebounds allowed per game (37.9).
The Razorbacks rank 20th in steals per game (8.4) while the Bulldogs rank 191st in steals allowed per game (7.9).
Arkansas ranks 131st in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while Georgia ranks 204th in three pointers allowed per game (24.2).
The Razorbacks average 4.9 blocks per game, which ranks 21st in the nation. The Bulldogs rank 81st in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
Arkansas ranks 22nd in assists per game (16.7) while Georgia ranks 75th (14.7).
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The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 9.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Georgia has defeated opponents by an average of 1.7 points.
During their last five games, the Razorbacks have scored an average of 75.6 points per game (2.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 82.2 points per game (9.5 above their season average).
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