Arkansas vs. UConn NCAA Tournament picks, predictions, odds: Who wins March Madness game?
No. 8 seed Arkansas and No. 4 seed UConn face off on Thursday in an NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game.
The regional semifinal game is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. MST and can be seen on CBS.
Who will win the game?
Check out these picks and predictions for the contest.
UConn is a 3.5-point favorite in the game, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
The Huskie are -170 on the moneyline. The Razorbacks are +145.
The over/under for the game is set at 139.5 points.
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OddsChecker: Take UConn to cover against Arkansas
It writes: "At the end of the day though, it’s hard to see UConn losing this one. They’re better in every statistical category. They score more, defend better, rebound better, and pass better. Not to mention they’re more consistent. Sure, Arkansas can compete with anyone on the right night, it takes a bad night for UConn to become vulnerable. Banking on a consistent team performing poorly is never the smart choice."
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Sports Illustrated: Go with UConn to cover vs. Arkansas
Zach Lutz writes: "This game should be close throughout, but the three-point shooting and defense should be the deciding factor for UConn. As a team, the Razorbacks have shot six of 26 from the three-point line in the two games they have played, therefore backing the Huskies to win and cover will be our best bet."
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Bleacher Nation: UConn 73, Arkansas 69
Andy Molitor writes: "UConn is 17-10 against the spread when favored by 4 points or more this season. Arkansas has a 3-2 record against the spread when an underdog by 4 points or more this year. The Huskies and Razorbacks average 13.3 more points between them than the total of 139.5 for this game."
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Sports Chat Place: UConn will cover against Arkansas
Randy Chambers writes: "The Arkansas Razorbacks deserve credit, as they’re a physical, feisty team that’s a tough out and is sure to apply pressure on the Huskies guards and make things difficult. You can’t overlook Arkansas anymore after taking it to Kansas over the weekend. With that said, I still believe UConn is the more talented team and its inside / outside game isn’t something I’m stepping in front of right now. The UConn Huskies are clicking offensively and there are a lot of options on this team that have to be riding high on confidence. At one point I said UConn was the best team in the country and through 2 games, it’s making a case for being in that conversation again."
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College Football News: UConn 75, Arkansas 69
Pete Fiutak writes: "No one plays with more heart than the Hogs do, and they should be able to keep this close - like they did against the Jayhawks - and then feed off the momentum when the opportunities are there. But they aren't going to win the rebounding margin, and UConn's defense won't buckle late."
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