The undefeated Arkansas Razorbacks (5-0) look to remain unbeaten when they square off against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (2-1) at McCamish Pavilion. The game can be seen on ACC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 25, 2019.
Arkansas Razorbacks at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Yellow Jackets lost to the Georgia Bulldogs, 82-78, while the Razorbacks dismantled the South Dakota Coyotes, 77-56.
Arkansas dominated every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.1 (better than their season average of 16.6) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.6 (below their season average of 29.1). For those same stats, South Dakota recorded marks of 17.5 and 17.1, respectively. Georgia Tech, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.541 vs. 0.469). Michael Devoe had a good game for Georgia Tech with 34 points and 10 rebounds. Arkansas received a boost from Jimmy Whitt Jr., who finished with 24 points and seven rebounds.
The Yellow Jackets won the only game between these two teams last season, 69-65. Georgia Tech’s 0.255 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Arkansas, who had a rate of 0.111.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Georgia Tech offense. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, Georgia Tech ranks 315th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.2 percent), while the disruptive defense of Arkansas has forced the 15th-most turnovers in the NCAA (23.8 percent).
Arkansas Razorbacks at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Arkansas, ATS Winner – Arkansas, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Arkansas averages 8.5 steals per game, which ranks 19th in the country. Georgia Tech ranks 216th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- The Razorbacks average 5.1 blocks per game, which ranks 10th in the nation. The Yellow Jackets rank 142nd in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- Georgia Tech averages 34.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 236th in the NCAA. Arkansas ranks 280th in rebounds allowed per game (37.7).
- The Razorbacks average 15.5 assists per game, which ranks 34th in the country. The Yellow Jackets rank 204th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
- Arkansas ranks 170th in three pointers attempted per game (22.2) while Georgia Tech ranks 310th (18.2).
