Arkansas vs. Kentucky NCAA MCBB Betting Picks and Predictions
by Steve Beck | Feb 28, 2022
Arkansas vs. Kentucky Betting Picks & Predictions
The No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks (23-6, 12-4 SEC) will attempt to build on a four-game winning streak when they host the No. 7 Kentucky Wildcats (23-6, 12-4 SEC) on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Bud Walton Arena as only 2.5-point favorites. The contest airs at 2:00 PM ET. Find more below on the Arkansas vs. Kentucky betting line, head-to-head stats, best bets and more. The matchup has an over/under of 144.5.
Arkansas vs. Kentucky Betting Line
Arkansas vs Kentucky Betting Information
| Favorite |
Spread |
Favorite Spread Odds |
Underdog Spread Odds |
Total |
Over Total Odds |
Under Total Odds |
Favorite Moneyline |
Underdog Moneyline |
| Arkansas |
-2.5 |
– |
– |
144.5 |
-111 |
-110 |
-141 |
119 |
Arkansas vs. Kentucky Game Info
- Game Day: Saturday, February 26, 2022
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Computer Predictions for Arkansas vs. Kentucky
Computer picks for Razorbacks vs Wildcats
| ATS |
Over/Under |
Score Prediction |
|
Over (144.5)
|
Wildcats 73 Razorbacks 72
|
Arkansas vs. Kentucky Betting Trends
Arkansas is 18-11-0 against the spread this season.
The Razorbacks have been favored by 2.5 points or more 21 times this season and are 13-8 ATS in those matchups.
Arkansas’ games this year have hit the over on 16 of 29 set point totals (55.2%).
Arkansas Leaders
JD Notae leads the Razorbacks in points and assists. He averages 19.1 points per game while tacking on 3.6 assists.
Jaylin Williams paces Arkansas with 9.7 rebounds per game.
Notae knocks down 2.3 treys per game to lead the Razorbacks.
Arkansas’ blocks leader is Williams, who collects 1.2 per game. Notae leads the team averaging 2.2 steals an outing.
Arkansas Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
44.3 |
168 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
40.9 |
47 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
35.7 |
28 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
31.4 |
177 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
12.0 |
182 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
14.9 |
329 |
Kentucky vs. Arkansas Betting Trends
Kentucky is 14-15-0 against the spread this season.
The Wildcats have two wins ATS (2-2) as a 2.5-point underdog or more this season.
There have been 14 Kentucky games (out of 29) that hit the over this season.
Kentucky Leaders
Oscar Tshiebwe holds the top Wildcats spot in two categories: scoring (16.9 points per game) and rebounding (15.3 rebounds per game).
Sahvir Wheeler puts in work giving out assists and is Kentucky’s assist leader with 7.0 per game.
Kellan Grady makes more threes per game than any other member of the Wildcats, averaging 2.9 treys per game.
Tshiebwe is tops on Kentucky in both steals (1.8) and blocks (1.5) per game.
Kentucky Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
48.5 |
12 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
40.7 |
43 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
37.4 |
9 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
27.3 |
16 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
11.4 |
237 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
11.9 |
151 |
Betting Tips for Arkansas vs. Kentucky
After analyzing all of the key trends and stats for this matchup, our best bet against the spread is Kentucky (+2.5). Our computer picks see the scoring going over the total of 144.5 points, with the teams finishing with a final score of Kentucky 73, Arkansas 72 when all is said and done.
