- Matchup: High Point Panthers vs Arkansas Razorbacks
- Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Venue: Moda Center, Portland, OR
- Broadcast: truTV
- Betting Line: Arkansas favored by 11 points
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The Arkansas Razorbacks (26-8) are set to clash with the High Point Panthers (30-4) on Saturday at the Moda Center during the NCAA Tournament’s second round. The Panthers are underdogs by 11 points according to the latest odds, with a total points over/under of 169.5.
The High Point Panthers earned a narrow victory against Wisconsin in their last outing, finishing with a score of 83-82. In this matchup, High Point committed 15 fouls while Wisconsin had 12. From beyond the arc, the Panthers converted 9 out of 23 attempts. Wisconsin, on the other hand, excelled at the free-throw line, making 11 of 12 for an impressive 91.7%. The Badgers grabbed 33 total rebounds (5 offensive, 28 defensive) but were unable to block any shots. Wisconsin recorded 17 assists and came up with 2 steals. Defensively, High Point allowed the opposition to shoot 47.7% on 31 of 65 shooting attempts. The Panthers dished out 18 assists, created 9 turnovers, and secured 6 steals. They also gathered 34 rebounds, including 10 offensive boards, and converted 6 of 9 free-throw attempts for a 66.7% success rate. High Point finished the game shooting 41.9% from the field (31 of 74) and 37.5% from three-point range (15 of 40).
Rob Martin was a standout player for High Point, contributing 23 points on 9 of 23 shooting. He played for 36 minutes and grabbed 3 rebounds while also distributing 10 assists.
Currently, High Point boasts an impressive record of 30-4. They average 90.0 points per game, ranking 3rd in Division 1, while shooting 49.1% from the field. The Panthers hit 35.6% of their 3-point attempts (314 of 883) and 74.3% from the free-throw line. As a collective, they average 36.4 rebounds per game and lead the nation with 554 assists, ranking 38th nationally. They average 9.4 turnovers per game and commit around 18.6 personal fouls each game.
On the defensive end, the Panthers force 16.4 turnovers per game and draw 20.1 fouls from opponents. They limit opponents to 31.7% shooting from beyond the arc, ranking 79th in the nation for points allowed per game (70.3). High Point holds opponents to a field goal percentage of 42.6% (826 of 1,937) and averages 34.2 rebounds allowed per game, ranking 173rd for assists surrendered with 429 on the season.
In their last game, the Arkansas Razorbacks secured a victory with a score of 97-78 against Hawaii. They permitted Hawaii to pull down 27 rebounds (9 offensive). The Razorbacks shot 33.3% from three-point territory, converting 10 of 30 attempts, and finished 6 of 11 at the free-throw line (54.5%). Hawaii managed to hit 31 of 69 shots, resulting in a shooting percentage of 44.9%. Overall, Arkansas shot 54.2% from the field, making 39 of 72 shots. However, they struggled with 3-pointers, converting only 4 of 21 attempts (19.0%). Arkansas made 15 free throws for a stellar percentage of 88.2%. Hawaii committed 13 personal fouls, which resulted in 17 free-throw opportunities for Arkansas. The Razorbacks turned the ball over 10 times but recorded 8 steals during the game. They also achieved a total of 39 rebounds, including 27 defensive boards and 12 offensive boards.
Darius Acuff Jr. played a crucial role for the Razorbacks, finishing the game with 24 points on 9 of 19 shooting (47.4%) while contributing 3 rebounds and 7 assists in 36 minutes of action.
Arkansas sports a season record of 26-8. They commit an average of 16.9 fouls per game and have an impressive free throw percentage of 74.7%. The team averages 17.0 assists per game (28th in the nation) while keeping their turnovers to just 9.0 per game. Oklahoma has scored a total of 3,058 points this season, averaging 89.9 points per game, and they pull down 36.1 rebounds per contest, shooting a remarkable 50.0% from the field, ranking 13th in Division 1.
Defensively, Arkansas is ranked 332nd in the nation for points allowed per game, giving up an average of 80.1. They force 11.5 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 45.3% from the field (249th in D-1). The Razorbacks limit opponents to 31.7% shooting from beyond the arc (263 of 830) while allowing 72.0% from the free-throw line. They give up an average of 14.4 assists and 34.6 rebounds per game, ranked 263rd and 195th respectively in college basketball.
Who will emerge victorious in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Recommendation: Back Arkansas (-11)
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