The Arkansas Razorbacks (4-1) challenge the FIU Golden Panthers (7-1) at Bud Walton Arena. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
FIU Golden Panthers at Arkansas Razorbacks ATS Prediction
In the Golden Panthers’ last contest, they defeated the FGCU Eagles, 81-80. FIU’s 0.585 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over FGCU, who had a rate of 0.532. The Golden Panthers’ mark was above their season average of 0.545. FIU was lifted by Brian Beard Jr., who was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 8-for-15 shooting.
The Razorbacks won big over the UT Arlington Mavericks in their last contest, 78-60. The Razorbacks made 34 of their 46 free throws (73.9 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.1 (above their season average of 23.4). Daniel Gafford was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 6-for-10 shooting from the field.
Ball protection could play a significant role in this matchup. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Arkansas has committed the 19th-fewest miscues in the country (turnover percentage of 15.8 percent), while the disruptive defense of FIU has forced the 26th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.1 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Arkansas ranks 29th in blocks per game (4.7) while FIU ranks 179th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
The Golden Panthers rank 119th in rebounds per game (36.5) while the Razorbacks rank 243rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
FIU ranks ninth in steals per game (8.4) while Arkansas ranks 116th (6.5).
The Golden Panthers average 21.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 175th in the country. The Razorbacks rank 281st in three pointers allowed per game (24.6).
Arkansas averages 14.7 assists per game, which ranks 91st in the country. FIU ranks 170th in assists allowed per game (13.4).
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