Free NCAA Hoops Pick: #1 Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. #4 Arkansas Razorbacks CBB Odds
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2022 NCAA Basketball Handicapping
(28-3) Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (27-8)
Date: Thursday, March 24, 2022
Time: 7:09 PM ET
Venue: Chase Center
CBB Moneyline Odds: Aggies -425 / Razorbacks +330
CBB Betting ATS Odds: Bulldogs -8.5 Razorbacks +8.5(Bet Now!)
CBB Betting Total: 154.5
Sweet 16 action tips from Chase Center Thursday evening as the Gonzaga Bulldogs and Arkansas Razorbacks square off. Gonzaga looks to gain another win while chasing its elusive first national title. Meanwhile, Arkansas is the final SEC program standing after recently holding off New Mexico State.
Gonzaga Bulldogs
I’ll admit, due to time constraints, I didn’t watch a ton of WCC hoops this year. Although, I do know Gonzaga is top dog, and frothing at the mouth to finally hoist the CBB world’s ultimate prize.
When combining the near upset Mark Few and Co. recently avoided 82-78 vs. Memphis, the team’s rebound performance vs. outflanked Arkansas might get down right filthy. With NBA prospects scattered along the Bulldogs’ roster, the Zags rank among the nation’s top 5 in points scored per 100 possessions (119.1) and allowed (89.5). The Bulldogs are uber accurate, shooting 52/37/71% behind eight guys that can take over at any time.
Those numbers, plus the program’s top overall NCAA Tournament seeding, say everything about this group as the meat of its schedule arrives.
Arkansas Razorbacks
After not being at all impressed earlier this season by my native SEC cagers, I gained some hope for the conference after they waltzed through their Big 12 challenge.
Unfortunately, March Madness has exposed the south’s signature league while Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, LSU and Auburn each went down in disappointing tourney defeats.
I’ll admit Kentucky’s loss vs Saint Peter’s and Tennessee’s offensve stammer against Michigan made me scream god damnit!!!??!! before vomiting a little -okay, a lot- in the back of my mouth. My eyes bulged cartoonishly when I saw the Vols’ final vs. a UM group that officially branded my SEC an overrated dumpster fire.
With another few months of my almost middle-aged lifespan wiped clean by underperforming local uni’s, I naturally have little faith for Arkansas opposite Gonzaga.
Sure, the hogs are led by solid contributors JD Notae, Stanley Umude, and Jaylin Williams. But, Arkansas is essentially a six man lineup approaching battle with the nation’s most talented and complete offering.
That noted, i say the pigs will be lucky to avoid a double digit loss this Thurs. Results from Arkansas’ two recent tourney wins include narrow escapes versus #13 Vermont (75-71) and #12 New Mexico State (53-48).
The versatile Razorbacks average 105.2 points per 100 possessions and allow 94.0. Both numbers, however, are like cap guns in heavy artillery warfare opposite the Zags.
CBB Betting Trends:
- Razorbacks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 NCAA Tournament games.
- Razorbacks are 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 Thursday games.
- Razorbacks are 3-5 ATS this season on neutral sites.
- Razorbacks are 8-11-1 ATS this season on three days of rest.
- Gonzaga is 12-11-3 ATS this season in night games.
- Gonzaga is 9-7-1 ATS this season on three days of rest.
Free Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Arkansas Razorbacks NCAAB Betting Prediction:
I’ve written for a few sites this year, and must say CPS is the best platform because I’m not admonished via email for starting a sentence with the conjunction ‘but,’ or placing a comma inside the quotation. But, I digress
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My advice for this ‘sweet 16’ matchup is simple. I think unless a miracle occurs, and they seem much more frequent each March, Gonzaga will smash overmatched Arkansas.
The Razorbacks have done themselves proud this year following rough mid-season waters. However, Gonzaga seems too much in every area for the Hogs.
Take the motivated Bulldogs to cover as they focus on finally aboloshing their national title curse in the days ahead.
4* Free CBB Betting Pick: Gonzaga -8.5
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