The Arkansas Razorbacks (7-2) welcome the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (5-4) to Bud Walton Arena as they look to lengthen their five-game home winning streak. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, and will air on SEC Network.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Arkansas Razorbacks ATS Prediction
The Yellow Jackets will be hoping for similar success after thoroughly outplaying the Lamar Cardinals in their last outing, 88-69. Georgia Tech’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Lamar. The Yellow Jackets had a rate of 0.603, while the Cardinals posted a mark of 0.425. Jose Alvarado had a good outing for Georgia Tech, putting up 14 points and five assists.
In the Razorbacks’ previous outing, they lost a tough one to the Texas Longhorns, 73-71. Getting to the free throw line was one of Texas’ biggest advantages. They had 30 free throw attempts, while Arkansas had 24. Daniel Gafford put together a solid performance for Arkansas, leading both teams in scoring with 20 points on 8-for-15 shooting.
Points could be at a premium as two of the country’s premier defenses go head-to-head. Since last season, Arkansas ranks 46th in defensive efficiency (103.7) and Georgia Tech is 11th (99.5). Additionally, the Yellow Jackets, who rank 37th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.258), could get to the line a ton against the Razorbacks, who rank 288th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.291).
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Arkansas Razorbacks Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Arkansas, ATS Winner – Arkansas, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Georgia Tech ranks fifth in three pointers allowed per game (18.3) while Arkansas ranks 243rd (24.9).
The Razorbacks rank 38th in rebounds per game (35.6) while the Yellow Jackets rank 163rd (34.2).
Arkansas ranks 26th in steals per game (6.7) while Georgia Tech ranks 150th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
The Razorbacks rank 11th in assists per game (15.2) while the Yellow Jackets rank 133rd (12.9).
Georgia Tech is seventh in the NCAA with 2.9 blocks allowed per game while Arkansas is 29th with 3.3 blocks allowed per game.
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