Arkansas Razorbacks vs Connecticut Huskies 3/23/23 – On Thursday night, the Arkansas Razorbacks 20-13 travel to T-Mobile Arena to take on UConn Huskies 25-8. According to NCAAB online odds, UConn is expected to be a comfortable favorite in this matchup.
Arkansas Razorbacks vs Connecticut Huskies
Date & Time: Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 7:15 PM ET
Location: T-Mobile Arena
TV: CBS
Arkansas Razorbacks vs UConn Huskies Betting Odds
Arkansas
Moneyline: +155
Spread: +3.5 (-106)
Total: 140 over (-110)
Connecticut
Moneyline: -175
Spread: -3.5 (-106)
Total: 140 under (-110)
Arkansas Razorbacks vs Connecticut Huskies Analysis
Arkansas Razorbacks defeated Kansas 72-71 to earn a victory with an overall record of 22-13. Their average scoring margin is 74.3 points per game, while hitting 47.1% from the field; 31.3% on long range shots and 69.6% from the charity stripe this season; as a unit they grab 35.5 boards per game and have made 455 dimes this season – ranking them 124th for passing offense among college hoops programs; they lose possession through turnover 12.8 times per game while committing 19.3 fouls per contest as a whole. On defense, the Razorbacks force 14.3 turnovers per game and draw 18.9 personal fouls per contest. They allow 30.6% from 3-point range and rank 98th in college basketball in opponents PPG. Their defense also gives up an opponent field goal percentage of 42.0% and 32.7 rebounds per game as a team; ranking 52nd among D-1 schools for assists allowed with 360 surrendered this season.
Last time they faced off against St. Mary’s University, the UConn Huskies came out on top 70-55 victorious. This season UConn has an overall record of 26-8 and are shooting 46.3% from the floor which ranks 70th among college basketball programs. UConn has scored 2,675 points this year and collected 38.9 boards per game, getting an assist 17.5 times per game while giving up possession 12.9 times. Furthermore, they commit 18.0 personal fouls per game while shooting 75.4% from the free throw line. UConn’s defense has allowed opponents to make 73.7% of their shots from 3-point range and allow 9.2 dimes and 29.6 total rebounds per game, ranking 7th and 5th in college hoops, respectively. They rank 39th overall for points per game allowed with 64.9; additionally, they’ve forced 13.0 TO’s per game while allowing teams to shoot 41.0% from the field.
Arkansas Razorbacks vs Connecticut Huskies Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arkansas’ last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arkansas’ last 5 games against an opponent in the Big East conference. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arkansas’ last 8 games played in March. Arkansas are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games played on a Thursday. Arkansas are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing as the underdog. Arkansas are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games played on a Thursday when playing on the road.
Connecticut are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Connecticut’s last 6 games. Connecticut Huskies are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games. Connecticut are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Southeastern conference. The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Connecticut’s last 13 games played in March. Connecticut are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games played on a Thursday.
Arkansas Razorbacks vs Connecticut Huskies Free Pick
Adama Sanogo will pose a challenge for the Arkansas defense. The big and strong Adama Sanogo boasts great touch around the rim with an impressive low post offensive game. According to recent college betting lines, UConn looks like a safe bet to cover the spread.
Free Pick: Connecticut Huskies -3.5 (-106)
