Arkansas heads into a key SEC matchup Saturday against the Missouri Tigers with momentum they really can’t afford to give up winding down the season.
Arkansas is ranked No. 20 in the country with a 19-7 overall record and a 9-4 mark in league play, while Missouri sits at 18-8 overall and 8-5 in the SEC.
Saturday’s game comes after the Razorbacks’ recent road loss to Alabama.
Arkansas will be without wing Karter Knox this weekend after he had a knee procedure earlier this week, and Isaiah Sealy is listed as “doubtful” with a hip flexor.
Neither player participated in the mid-week game against the Crimson Tide.
Missouri enters the contest coming off a tight win over Vanderbilt in midweek. Mizzou held on for an 81-80 victory after a last-second shot rattled out at the buzzer.
The Tigers are just one game behind Arkansas in SEC standings and could jump into a tie for second place with an upset and favorable results elsewhere.
Here’s how to watch Saturday’s game and the betting lines from BetSaracen for fans interested in odds and prop plays.
How to watch and listen
- Who: No. 20 Arkansas Razorbacks (19-7, 9-4 SEC) vs. Missouri Tigers (18-8, 8-5 SEC)
- When: Saturday, February 21 at 3 p.m.
- Where: Bud Walton Arena — Fayetteville, Arkansas
- TV: ESPN/WatchESPN — Matt Schumacker and Richard Hendrix announcing
- Radio: Learfield Razorback Sports Network — Chuck Barrett and Matt Zimmerman on ESPN Arkansas 99.5 in Fayetteville, 95.3 in the River Valley, 96.3 in Hot Springs and 104.3 in Harrison-Mountain Home.
BetSaracen moneyline odds
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Moneyline
- Missouri: +425
- Arkansas: -550
Spread
- Missouri: +10.5 (-115)
- Arkansas: -10.5 (-105)
Total Points
- O/U: 160.5 (-105/-115)
Prop bets
Arkansas players also figure into some player prop combinations that are available on the BetSaracen app:
- Trevon Brazile OVER 23.5 points and rebounds combined (+145)
- Malique Ewin OVER 7.5 points and OVER 5.5 rebounds (+150)
- Nick Pringle OVER 2.5 FG attempts and OVER 3.5 FT attempts (+275)
- Darius Acuff Jr. OVER 25.5 points and OVER 3.5 rebounds (+350)
- DJ Wagner OVER 14.5 points, rebounds and assists combined (+300)
Razorbacks update and outlook
Arkansas lost its recent matchup with Alabama in a hard-fought game, and freshman Darius Acuff Jr. continues to be a focal point of the Razorbacks’ offense. While injuries have impacted Arkansas’ rotation, the Hogs are focused on maintaining their standing near the top of the SEC.
Missouri will try to use its SEC experience and recent win to challenge Arkansas in front of the home crowd. For fans and bettors alike, Saturday’s game offers several storylines with the Razorbacks seeking to build momentum and the Tigers hoping to tighten the SEC race.
