Little Rock at Arkansas State 2/22/20 - NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions

By: Nate |

Last Updated: 02/22/2020 at 12:05 AM ET

The Little Rock Trojans are traveling to the First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro, Arkansas to face off against the Arkansas State Red Wolves. The Little Rock Trojans are 18-9 on the year and 12-4 in conference play, following an 11 point loss against the UT Arlington Mavericks. The Arkansas State Red Wolves are coming into this game off of a 14 point loss against the UL Monroe Warhawks, dropping them to 15-13 on the year and 7-10 in conference play.

The Little Rock Trojans enter this matchup averaging 72.2 points per game and also allow 68.6 points per game. The Trojans are led by sophomore guard, Markquis Nowell. Nowell is leading Little Rock in scoring and assist, averaging 16.7 points per game and 5.0 assist per game. Nowell will have to play well if Little Rock wants to cover the spread.

The Arkansas State Red Wolves are averaging 70.3 points per game and also allow 71.3 points per game. The Red Wolves are led by freshman guard, Caleb Fields. Fields is leading the Red Wolves in assist. Fields is averaging 11.2 points per game and is also averaging 3.4 assist per game. If Arkansas wants a chance to pull off an upset at home, they will need all of Fields.

In this matchup I like the Little Rock Trojans to win and cover the spread. Little Rock is 16-9-1 ATS this year and Arkansas State is 2-4 ATS their last 6 games. Final score prediction, Little Rock Trojans will win and cover the spread 72-66.

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