The Central Arkansas Bears (17-16) battle against the Seattle Redhawks (20-13) in the College Basketball Invitational at KeyArena. The Bears opened as a 6-point underdog. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 160.5 points and action begins at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Central Arkansas Bears at Seattle Redhawks Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Redhawks fell to the New Mexico State Aggies, 84-79, while the Bears got blown out by the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, 86-64.
Central Arkansas did an excellent job of making free throws (18-24; 75.0 percent) while Seattle had a turnover percentage of 9.8 (better than their season average of 17.8). Seattle received a boost from Jordan Hill, who recorded 23 points and five rebounds. Mathieu Kamba had a good outing for Central Arkansas, putting up 14 points and six rebounds.
Seattle figures to have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Redhawks currently rank 26th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.469), while Central Arkansas is 135th in effective field goal percentage (0.522).
Bears games have no tendency in regards to the total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under. Central Arkansas heads into the contest with records of 17-16 straight up (SU) and 3-1 against the spread (ATS).
Much like to Central Arkansas, games involving the Redhawks have no tendency in regards to the O/U total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under. Additionally, Seattle is 20-13 SU and 3-2-1 ATS.
Central Arkansas Bears at Seattle Redhawks Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Seattle, ATS Winner – Central Arkansas, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Seattle ranks 58th in rebounds per game (38.0) while Central Arkansas ranks 295th in rebounds allowed per game (39.7).
- The Bears rank 24th in blocks per game (5.0) while the Redhawks rank 103rd (3.6).
- Central Arkansas ranks 47th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while Seattle ranks 120th (20.9).
- The Redhawks rank 34th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while the Bears rank 199th (14.3).
- Central Arkansas ranks 89th in steals per game (6.7) while Seattle ranks 229th (4.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (10.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (10.1 below their season average).
- The Redhawks have been outscored by an average of 6.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Seattle has defeated opponents by an average of 3.7 points.
