Ark.-Little Rock Trojans vs
Arkansas St. Red WolvesPredictions & Preview

Arkansas State Favored to Win in College Basketball Matchup Against Little Rock

On Tuesday night, Little Rock will travel to Jonesboro to face Arkansas State in a college basketball matchup. Both teams come into the game with 1-1 records, with the Trojans losing to Winthrop in their last game and the Red Wolves falling to No. 2 Alabama. The game is set to tip off at 8:00 EST at First National Bank Arena. Arkansas State is currently listed as the favorite, opening at -13.5, with the line remaining unchanged. Stay tuned for further analysis and predictions for the game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Trojans +525 | Red Wolves -750
• Spread: Trojans +13.5 (-110) | Red Wolves -13.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 158 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arkansas St. will win straight-up is 88%.

Ark.-Little Rock vs Arkansas St. Stats

Ark.-Little Rock Trojans

The Trojans are currently in the middle of a six-game road swing, but their second game did not go as planned. In their loss to Winthrop, they struggled with shooting efficiency, turnovers, and rebounding. Despite a strong defensive effort, they were outrebounded and had difficulty capitalizing on turnovers forced. Jonathan Lawson stood out with a team-high 27 points and strong all-around performance. Looking at their overall statistics, the Trojans rank favorably in offensive categories such as field goal percentage and free throw percentage, but struggle defensively in allowing opponents to score. They will need to improve their rebounding and turnovers moving forward to find success on the road.

Arkansas St. Red Wolves Analysis

The Arkansas State Red Wolves showed promise in their game against No. 2 Alabama, coming within two points in the final minutes before ultimately falling short. Despite their efforts, they struggled with shooting percentages, rebounds, fouls, and turnovers. In their overall performance, they have shown potential with solid offensive stats, averaging 78.92 points per game and shooting 44.17% from the field. Defensively, they have room for improvement, allowing opponents to shoot 45.77% from the field. Players like Kobe Julien and Taryn Todd have been standout performers, leading in points and rebounds. The Red Wolves have a power ranking of 104 and are ranked #50 for offense in the nation, but #311 for defense. They have a record of 1-0 and will look to build on their strengths and address their weaknesses in upcoming games.

Arkansas State Poised to Continue Dominance Over Little Rock in Upcoming Matchup

Little Rock and Arkansas State last faced off in December, with Little Rock winning 77-66 as -1.5 favorites. Arkansas State is receiving more recognition leading up to their upcoming game, especially following their recent strong performance. Arkansas State boasts four players averaging double digits in scoring, showcasing a balanced and effective playing style. In contrast, while Little Rock also has four double digit scorers, they lack depth with minimal scoring contribution from their bench players. Arkansas State strategically scheduled challenging games to prepare for matchups like this one, where their depth and athleticism will be advantageous. With a 3-2-1 record in their last six games against Little Rock, Arkansas State is favored to win by covering the spread.

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