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Ark vs Kan

Will the underdogs shock the home crowd?

Arkansas

Razorbacks (8-10-20-13) VS Jayhawks (11-9-21-12)

Mar 20, 2025 | 19:10 ET | Allen Fieldhouse

Kansas
Moneyline Pick: Kansas (-220) - A
Kansas has surged to a two-game winning streak behind stellar play from their backcourt, while Arkansas limps into this contest following a recent skid that has the Razorbacks scrambling. The home team’s center remains healthy, giving them a critical edge inside as Arkansas deals with a nagging wrist issue for its forward. Historically, Jayhawks guard Marcus Davis has consistently posted double digits in scoring when facing the Razorbacks, and both schools now eye postseason seeding after surpassing the 41-game threshold on the year. Given their momentum and advantage in key positions, the pick receives an A for its strong likelihood of success combined with a moderate payout potential. [citations: ESPN, Sports Reference]
Over/Under Pick: Over 145.5, (-110) - B+

Arkansas enters this matchup determined to shake off his team’s two-game losing streak, while Kansas seeks to extend its own recent run of consecutive victories. With Arkansas’s starting forward nursing a lingering knee issue, there’s pressure on the rest of the Razorbacks’ lineup to fill the scoring gap. Meanwhile, Kansas’s shooting guard, notorious for torching Arkansas in previous showdowns, is poised for another robust performance against the current 8-10-20-13 Razorbacks. Given these factors, the total looks primed to surpass 145.5, carrying a respectable payout for risk-tolerant bettors.

Spread Pick: Arkansas, +5 (-110) - B

Arkansas looks to halt his team’s two-game slide and improve on the Razorbacks’ 8-10-20-13 record against a Kansas squad riding a three-game tear at 11-9-21-12. The Jayhawks may be missing a valuable forward, which gives Arkansas renewed confidence, especially given the Razorbacks’ past success in tight road matchups against Big 12 opponents. Although Kansas’s recent streak appears formidable, taking Arkansas at +5 offers a decent return if their spirited backcourt and healthy rotation exploit the Jayhawks’ bench struggles. This wager earns a B for its potential to reward backers at respectable odds.

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