The Louisville Cardinals (5-2) challenge the Central Arkansas Bears (3-4) at the KFC Yum! Center. The game will air on ACC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
Central Arkansas Bears at Louisville Cardinals Betting Prediction
The Bears are trying to rebound after their 68-55 loss to the Missouri Tigers in their last game. Missouri’s 26.2 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Central Arkansas, who had a rate of 17.1. Eddy Kayouloud led Central Arkansas in scoring with 19 points on 7-for-13 shooting.
In the Cardinals’ previous game, they beat the Nicholls Colonels, 85-72. Getting to the free throw line was one of Louisville’s biggest strengths. They made 55 trips to the line, while Nicholls went just 16 times. Steven Enoch led Louisville in scoring with 15 points on 3-for-4 shooting from the field.
Louisville appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Cardinals rank 84th in offensive efficiency, while the Bears rank 221st in defensive efficiency.
Central Arkansas Bears at Louisville Cardinals Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Louisville, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Louisville ranks 41st in assists allowed per game (11.4) while Central Arkansas ranks 219th (14.1).
The Cardinals average 36.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 132nd in the country. The Bears rank 307th in rebounds allowed per game (39.4).
Louisville ranks 106th in steals per game (6.7) while Central Arkansas ranks 247th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
The Bears average 4.9 blocks per game, which ranks 26th in the nation. The Cardinals rank 113th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
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