High Point vs. Arkansas Prediction, Odds, Prop Bet for NCAA Tournament 2nd Round

High Points is a double-digit underdog against Arkansas in the Round of 32. | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

The High Point Panthers pulled off the biggest upset of the first day of NCAA Tournament action, taking down the Wisconsin Badgers in a 12 v 5 matchup.

Things won't get easier for them in the Round of 32 when they take on the Arkansas Razorbacks, fresh off a dominant 97-78 victory against Hawaii.

Let's dive into the odds and my best bets for this Saturday night showdown.

High Point vs. Arkansas Odds, Spread, and Total

Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook

Spread

• High Point +11.5 (-105)
• Arkansas -11.5 (-115)

Moneyline

• High Point +540
• Arkansas -800

Total

• OVER 169.5 (-104)
• UNDER 169.5 (-118)

High Point vs. Arkansas How to Watch

• Date: Saturday, March 21
• Game Time: 9:45 pm ET
• Venue: Moda Center
• How to Watch (TV): truTV/TBS
• High Point Record: 31-4
• Arkansas Record: 27-8

High Point vs. Arkansas Betting Trends

• High Point is 2-4 ATS in its last six games
• The OVER is 12-5 in High Point's last 17 games
• High Point is 12-2-2 ATS in its last 16 games as an underdog
• High Point is 0-10 straight up in its last 10 games vs. SEC opponents
• Arkansas is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games
• The OVER is 8-2 in Arkansas' last 10 games
• Arkansas is 9-0 in its last nine games vs. Big South opponents

High Point vs. Arkansas Best Prop Bet

• Trevon Brazile 10+ Points (-104)

Darius Acuff Jr. is going to be the player to watch in this game, but Trevon Brazile could have an above-average game on the scoresheet. The 6'10 forward is going to face a High Point team that has struggled defending the interior this season. They rank 175th in opponent two-point field goal percentage, which could lead to a big game from Brazile.

High Point vs. Arkansas Prediction and Pick

As great as High Point looked in the opening round, they had a strong stylistic matchup against Wisconsin, whereas Arkansas is the opposite. High Point can defend the perimeter well, but the Panthers struggle down low, allowing teams to shoot 51.6% from two-point range. That's bad news when facing an Arkansas team that ranks 53rd in the country in two-point shot rate.

Meanwhile, High Point ranks amongst the top teams in the country in three-point shot rate, but the Arkansas defense does a fantastic job of defending the perimeter, keeping teams to shooting just 31.7% from beyond the arc.

Darius Acuff Jr. has been on fire for Arkansas lately, scoring 24+ points in five straight games. He was named SEC player of the year for a reason, and I don't think High Point has a player on its roster that can match up with the Arkansas guard.

I'll lay the points with the Hogs on Saturday.

Pick: Arkansas -11.5 (-115)

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