The Central Arkansas Bears (3-5) head to Little Rock to take on the Trojans (4-5) in a game that will likely be up-tempo. The game is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Central Arkansas Bears at Little Rock Trojans ATS Prediction
In the Bears’ last contest, they were topped by the Missouri Tigers, 68-55. Missouri’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Central Arkansas. The Tigers had a rate of 26.2, while the Bears posted a mark of 17.1. Eddy Kayouloud led Central Arkansas in scoring with 19 points on 7-for-13 shooting.
The Trojans defeated the Southeastern Oklahoma State Savage Storm in their last outing, 101-92. The Trojans had a better free throw rate (0.191 vs. 0.103) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.647 vs. 0.538). Markquis Nowell was the game’s high scorer with 34 points on 12-for-24 shooting from the field.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, DeAndre Jones scored a game-high 23 points and the Bears defeated the Trojans 78-65. He also had 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Central Arkansas did a terrific job of making free throws (14-19; 73.7 percent). Little Rock, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.3 vs. 13.3).
There should be plenty of transition offense in this matchup that showcases two of the country’s more fast-breaking teams. Little Rock ranks 31st in possessions per game (68.4) and Central Arkansas is 21st (74.9) dating back to last season.
Central Arkansas vs. Little Rock Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Little Rock averages 34.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 60th in the nation. Central Arkansas ranks 294th in rebounds allowed per game (39.6).
The Bears rank 91st in three pointers allowed per game (20.7) while the Trojans rank 302nd (24.8).
Central Arkansas averages 15.6 assists per game, which ranks 48th in the country. Little Rock ranks 242nd in assists allowed per game (13.9).
The Bears rank 25th in blocks per game (4.8) while the Trojans rank 197th (2.9).
Little Rock averages 5.2 steals per game, which ranks 170th in the NCAA. Central Arkansas ranks 214th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
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