High Point Panthers vs Arkansas Razorbacks NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/21
The High Point Panthers, a 12 seed from the Big South, are set to play the Arkansas Razorbacks, a 4 seed, in the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament. This second-round game will take place in the West Region at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR. The game is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. High Point had a strong regular season with a 30-4 overall record and an 18-1 mark in conference play. Last postseason, they lost to Purdue in the first round. Arkansas, ranked 14th in the AP poll, finished their regular season with a 26-8 record. In the previous tournament, they reached the Sweet 16 before falling to Texas Tech.
High Point Panthers vs Arkansas Razorbacks Game Day Info
- Sport: NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball
- Teams: High Point Panthers vs Arkansas Razorbacks
- Venue: Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville AR
- Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Betting Odds: Arkansas -12.5, High Point +12.5
High Point Panthers Team Preview
The High Point Panthers have shown strength on offense this season. They score 90.0 points per game, ranking them 5th in this category. Their effective field goal percentage is 56.6, which places them 20th.
On defense, the Panthers average 10.9 steals per game. They have a turnover rate of 9.2 per game. However, they commit 18.6 fouls per game.
Rob Martin stands out as a key player for the Panthers. He averages 15.3 points per game and has played in 33 games. Terry Anderson is also notable, scoring 16.0 points per game with a field goal percentage of 56.4.
Arkansas Razorbacks Team Preview
The Arkansas Razorbacks have shown a strong offensive presence this season. They score 89.9 points per game, ranking them sixth in the nation. Their effective field goal percentage is 56.5%, placing them 24th overall.
On defense, the Razorbacks average 7.3 steals and 5.1 blocks per game. However, they need to work on reducing their turnovers, as they commit 8.9 per game. Their fouls per game stand at 16.9.
Leading the team in scoring is Darius Acuff Jr., averaging 22.9 points per game. Meleek Thomas contributes with 15.4 points per game. Trevon Brazile leads in rebounds with an average of 7.4 per game.
BTB Betting Pick
For the spread, Arkansas is favored by 12.5 points. High Point scores a lot, but Arkansas has a strong offense too. With Arkansas averaging nearly 90 points a game, they should cover the -12.5 spread at home.
The total for the game is set at 170.5. Both teams score high, with High Point at 90 points per game and Arkansas close behind. This suggests the game will go over the 170.5 total.