Match Analysis: Arkansas Razorbacks vs Mississippi St Bulldogs – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: March 8, 2025
- Time: 5:00 PM UTC
- Location: Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville
Game Overview
This matchup between Arkansas Razorbacks and Mississippi State Bulldogs is crucial for both teams as they seek momentum heading into the SEC Tournament. Both teams are on the NCAA Tournament bubble, making this game pivotal for their postseason hopes.
Key Factors to Consider
- Mississippi State has struggled with consistency, losing three of their last four games. Arkansas has shown improvement, winning three straight home games and recently defeating Vanderbilt on the road.
- Recent head-to-head data is not extensively detailed, but both teams have shown mixed results against each other historically.
- Arkansas' leading scorer Adou Thiero is uncertain for the game due to a knee injury, which could impact their performance.
- Arkansas has historically struggled in early games, being 0-6 in SEC games before 7 PM. Mississippi State, however, performs well in earlier games.
- Both teams are highly motivated as they aim to secure better NCAA Tournament seeding and momentum.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | -112 (Arkansas), -108 (Mississippi State) | Arkansas Razorbacks | β β β ββ 55% |
Spread | -1 (Arkansas) -105, +1 (Mississippi State) -115 | Arkansas Razorbacks | β β β ββ 52% |
Over_under | Over 148.5 -115, Under 148.5 -105 | Over 148.5 | β β β ββ 58% |
Predicted Outcome
Arkansas Razorbacks are slightly favored due to their recent form and home advantage.
Predicted Score: Arkansas Razorbacks 75, Mississippi State Bulldogs 72