The Arkansas Razorbacks will try to cover the point spread at Bud Walton Arena on Friday when they get a visit from the Samford Bulldogs in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Arkansas Razorbacks in this one found them listed as -12.5-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Bulldogs was expected to move the line.
Samford Bulldogs vs Arkansas Razorbacks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Samford Bulldogs will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Friday; they are 16-13 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Arkansas Razorbacks are 19-15 ATS. Samford Bulldogs are 17-12 on betting the total; Arkansas Razorbacks are 17-17.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 60-rated Arkansas Razorbacks and the No. 204-ranked Samford Bulldogs, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Arkansas's No. 39-ranked scoring average of 79.31 PPG, against a Samford Bulldogs defense rated No. 204 and allowing 75.92 PPG. The Arkansas Razorbacks FG% has averaged 46.03% to date this season, less than the Samford Bulldogs shooters have managed so far (46.86% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Bulldogs got 19 points from Demetrius Dyson, but it was Liberty that prevailed in a 66-58 final on Monday at Vines Center.
The Razorbacks endured a 72-65 loss at the hands of the Tar Heels on Sunday, despite a 19-point effort from Daryl Macon at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Samford home to Alabama A&M, Monday, November 13th
Arkansas at Bucknell, Sunday, November 12th