Arkansas vs San Diego State Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for Nov. 23 (Razorbacks Win Behind Stout Defensive Effort)

Arkansas vs San Diego State Game Info

2022-23 NCAA College Basketball Regular Season Game
No. 9 Arkansas Razorbacks (4-1) vs. No. 17 San Diego State Aztecs (4-1)
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022
Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Lahaina Civic Center — Maui, HI
Coverage: ESPN2

The 2022-23 college basketball season continues on Wednesday with a thrilling matchup between the No. 9 Arkansas Razorbacks and No. 17 San Diego State Aztecs. Arkansas fell short in a 90-87 loss to Creighton on Tuesday. Freshman Anthony Black shined again with 26 points and 6 assists.

Meanwhile, San Diego State couldn't keep up in an 87-70 loss to Arizona on Tuesday. Senior guard Darrion Trammell paced the offense with 21 points (6-of16 shooting) in 30 minutes played. The Aztecs allowed the Wildcats to shoot 58.6% from the floor and were out-rebounded 41 to 30.

Arkansas vs San Diego State Odds & Spread

All NCAA college basketball betting lines, odds and prop bets.
Moneyline: ARK: (+104) | SDSU: (-125)
Spread: ARK: +1.5 (-110) | SDSU: -1.5 (-110)
Total: 144.5 —Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)

San Diego State enters this contest as slight favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 10 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 144.5 points, which is about average compared to Wednesday's projected totals.

Arkansas vs San Diego State Prediction & Pick

Head coach Eric Musselman has a ton of aggressive players on his roster this season. Arkansas plays powerful defense and forces opponents to rack up 20.6 turnovers per game (No. 7 in NCAA). The tenacity of players like freshman Anthony Black and junior Ricky Council IV cannot be understated.

Yes, aggressive defense can result in personal fouls as well. San Diego State is only shooting 74.6% from the free throw line, though (No. 91 in NCAA). The Aztecs have been much more lax on defense this year, allowing 71.6 points per game (T-No. 189 in NCAA). Arkansas pulls this one out in the end.

Final Score Prediction: Arkansas: 70 | San Diego State: 65

Arkansas vs San Diego State Betting Trends

- Arkansas is 7-2 straight up in its last nine games.
- The total has hit the under in five of Arkansas' last six games.
- San Diego State is 2-3-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last six games.
- The total has hit the over in four of San Diego State's last six games.

Arkansas vs San Diego State Best Bet

It's worth taking into consideration what happened with both of these teams on Tuesday. Arkansas took Creighton down to the wire and had a shot at the end of regulation to force overtime. That same thing cannot be said about San Diego State as it was outscored by 13 points in the second half.

The Razorbacks enter this contest with a 2-0 all-time record against San Diego State and an edge in multiple statistical categories. They rank above the Aztecs in team rebounding percentage, shooting percentage and defensive efficiency. Look for Arkansas to end its Hawaii road trip on a high note.

Bet: Arkansas Razorbacks +1.5 (-110)

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