Arkansas looks to cover the Razorbacks-Rebels pointspread on Saturday and improve its overall 12-6 mark when they host Mississippi in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Arkansas Razorbacks were listed as -9-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Mississippi Rebels vs Arkansas Razorbacks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Mississippi Rebels will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 7-10 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Arkansas Razorbacks are 9-9 ATS. Mississippi Rebels are 6-11 on betting the total; Arkansas Razorbacks are 10-8.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 125-ranked Arkansas Razorbacks and the No. 122-rated Mississippi Rebels in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Arkansas has the nation's No. 22-rated offensive output, at 84.39 PPG. The visiting Mississippi Rebels defense ranks No. 196 allowing on average 74.72 PPG. The Razorbacks FG% has averaged 49.07% so far, more than the Arkansas Rebels marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.84% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Rebels got 20 points from Bruce Stevens, but it was Texas A&M that prevailed in a 71-69 final on Tuesday at Reed Arena.
Jaylen Barford went off for 28 points and added 4 rebounds but it wasn't enough as Florida handed Arkansas a 88-73 defeat at Stephen O'Connell Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Mississippi home to Alabama, Tuesday, January 23rd
Arkansas at Georgia, Tuesday, January 23rd