The Arkansas Razorbacks (4-0) welcome the South Dakota Coyotes (5-0) to Bud Walton Arena, where only one team will stay unbeaten. Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019, and can be seen on SEC Network.
South Dakota Coyotes at Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Razorbacks easily got past the Texas Southern Tigers 82-51, while the Coyotes beat the SIUE Cougars 71-56.
South Dakota dominated every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.353 (above their season average of 0.332) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.6 (below their season average of 23.5). SIUE was 0.179 and 12.1, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Arkansas’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over Texas Southern. The Razorbacks had a rate of 11.2 (better than their season average of 18.6), while the Tigers posted a mark of 27.5 (above their season average of 18.5). Arkansas’ Isaiah Joe led the way, recording 33 points and five steals. Meanwhile, Tyler Hagedorn played a pivotal role for South Dakota with 13 points and 14 rebounds.
It will be a showdown of conflicting paces as the fast-paced Razorbacks will look to push the more grind-it-out Coyotes. Since last season, the Razorbacks rank 63rd in possessions per game while the Coyotes are 277th. Additionally, the Coyotes have committed the 34th-fewest errors in the country (turnover percentage of 16.4 percent), while the disruptive defense of the Razorbacks has caused the 13th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.9 percent).
South Dakota at Arkansas Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Arkansas, ATS Winner – South Dakota, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Arkansas ranks 10th in blocks per game (5.1) while South Dakota ranks 248th (2.3).
- The Coyotes rank 36th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while the Razorbacks rank 208th (23.2).
- Arkansas ranks 30th in assists per game (15.6) while South Dakota ranks 166th (13.2).
- The Razorbacks rank 18th in steals per game (8.6) while the Coyotes rank 245th (5.2).
- South Dakota ranks 72nd in rebounds allowed per game (33.1) while Arkansas ranks 282nd (37.9).
