The undefeated Arkansas Razorbacks (8-0) look to remain unbeaten when they square off against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (6-3) at E.A. Diddle Arena. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Arkansas Razorbacks at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Hilltoppers lost a winnable game to the Wright State Raiders, 76-74, while the Razorbacks beat the Austin Peay Governors, 69-61.
The Razorbacks made 16 of their 18 free throws (88.9 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.576 (above their season average of 0.489). Western Kentucky, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.538 vs. 0.477). Charles Bassey played well for Western Kentucky, recording 19 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Isaiah Joe fueled Arkansas with 16 points and six rebounds.
The Hilltoppers won the only contest between these two teams last season, 78-77. Western Kentucky’s 0.190 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Arkansas, who had a rate of 0.130.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Western Kentucky offense. Since the 2018-19 season, Western Kentucky ranks 303rd in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.1 percent), while the pesky defense of Arkansas has forced the 16th-most turnovers in the NCAA (24.0 percent).
Arkansas vs. Western Kentucky Betting Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Western Kentucky, ATS Winner – Western Kentucky, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Western Kentucky ranks 56th in rebounds allowed per game (34.2) while Arkansas ranks 270th (37.6).
- The Razorbacks rank 162nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.1) while the Hilltoppers rank 267th (18.2).
- Western Kentucky ranks sixth in blocks allowed per game (3.3) while Arkansas ranks 109th (3.1).
- The Razorbacks rank 19th in steals per game (8.6) while the Hilltoppers rank 167th (6.8).
- Arkansas ranks 35th in assists per game (15.4) while Western Kentucky ranks 157th (12.5).