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Feb 25, 2025 · Griffin Warner & Big East Ben · 42 Views

Summary of CBB Wednesday: Texas at Arkansas
Game Context and Betting Lines
Speaker: Griffin Warner (0:00 - 0:33)
This game is described as an important "bubble" matchup for both teams, meaning it has significant implications for their NCAA tournament chances.
The betting lines have Texas as 4.5 to 5-point underdogs.
The total over/under is set at 148.
Warner mentions Arkansas’ recent win over Missouri, which was one of his best bets.
Caleb Grill's Performance
Speakers: Big East Ben (0:34 - 0:37), Griffin Warner (0:38 - 1:26)
Big East Ben notes that Caleb Grill had an off night.
Warner expands on this, saying Grill initially shot well but later struggled.
He compares Grill’s streaky shooting to Vanderbilt’s Jason Edwards.
Criticizes Grill for taking bad, contested three-pointers.
Arkansas’ defensive approach was closing out with a hand up rather than aggressively contesting.
Suggests that Grill’s poor shot selection may have cost Missouri the game and indirectly helped Coach Calipari (Kentucky) get closer to the NCAA tournament.
Texas and Arkansas Team Playstyles
Speakers: Griffin Warner (1:29 - 1:34), Big East Ben (1:34 - 2:11)
Both Texas and Arkansas are two-point and three-point dependent teams.
Texas is ranked 261st in three-point attempts, while Arkansas is ranked 238th.
Arkansas has a top-20 defense, ranking 20th in adjusted efficiency.
Arkansas performs better defensively at home: the under is 10-5 in their home games.
Texas struggles offensively on the road: their road under record is 6-5.
Based on these stats, Big East Ben believes the game will go under 148 total points.
Concerns About Texas
Speakers: Griffin Warner (2:11 - 2:49)
Warner agrees with the under bet due to concerns about Texas’ defense and offense.
Arkansas is defined as a strong defensive team, which could trouble Texas.
Believes nerves will play a factor, as both teams are fighting for NCAA tournament positioning.
The spread at 5 points feels high to him.
Jokes that teams are trying to avoid being on Joe Lunardi’s “bubble watch” for too long.
Expects a low-scoring, tightly contested game.
Conclusion
This matchup is critical for both Texas and Arkansas in their bid for the NCAA tournament. Texas struggles on the road and does not take many three-pointers, while Arkansas boasts an elite defense. Caleb Grill’s poor shot selection in a previous game played a role in Missouri’s loss. With Arkansas' defensive strength and Texas' offensive inconsistencies, the expectation is a low-scoring game with a good chance of hitting the under 148 points.

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