The Arkansas Razorbacks take on the Memphis Tigers in Memphis, Tennessee. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. EDT on ABC.
Arkansas is favored by 7.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -275. The total is set at 62 points.
Here’s my Arkansas vs. Memphis prediction and college football picks for Saturday, September 20.
Arkansas vs Memphis Prediction
- Arkansas vs. Memphis Pick: Over 62 (Play to 63.5)
My Memphis vs. Arkansas best bet is on the over. Find the best line available on our live NCAAF odds page.
Arkansas vs Memphis Odds
| Arkansas Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-7.5 -110 | 62 -110o / -110u | -275 |
| Memphis Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+7.5 -110 | 62 -110o / -110u | +235 |
- Arkansas vs Memphis point spread: Arkansas -7.5 (-110), Memphis +7.5 (-110)
- Arkansas vs Memphis over/under: 62 (-110o / -110u)
- Arkansas vs Memphis moneyline: Arkansas -275, Memphis +235
Arkansas vs Memphis Preview
Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Preview
The Arkansas Razorbacks enter this matchup off a loss in a barnburner against Ole Miss.
In that matchup, quarterback Taylen Green showed that he has as much ability as any quarterback in the nation as he threw for 305 yards and ran for 115 more.
He alone will be a tough assignment for a Memphis defense that looks good on paper, but has not been tested like it will by the Razorbacks.
Arkansas has been neutral in terms of their play calling, but it is clearly explosive regardless of their method of attack. The Razorbacks rank first nationally in yards per rush and 13th in yards per pass. They have the opportunity to expose the Memphis defense by playing up-tempo and stretching the field.
Back Taylen Green and company to stay hot on the offensive side of the ball, as they should not fall very short of their 45.7 points per game average.
Memphis Tigers Betting Preview
As for the Tigers, it is clear that they want to keep the ball on the ground, but much like the Razorbacks, they do so with multiple weapons at their disposal.
Running back Sutton Smith has gotten off to a blazing hot start on the ground, averaging six yards per carry. However, right behind him is quarterback Brendon Lewis, who is anxious to prove that Green is not the only dual-threat weapon in this matchup.
As mentioned above, this Memphis team has not been truly tested, but that does not mean they don't have an avenue to succeed against an Arkansas defense that ranks 130th nationally in third-down conversion rate allowed and 72nd in yards per game allowed.
Much of the damage done against the Arkansas defense to this point has been done through the air. The Razorbacks rank 96th nationally in completion percentage allowed and 77th in yards per pass allowed.
Lewis has shown he can stretch the field with his arm when he's not using his legs. He's been accurate as well, ranking 21st nationally in completion percentage while ranking 26th in yards per pass.
So, while the Tigers may operate at a slower pace, they could prove to be equally as explosive in this matchup, especially if the Razorbacks continue to struggle to get off the field on third down.
Arkansas vs Memphis Pick, Betting Analysis
We have seen this total fluctuate since the market opened, but it has yet to reach the key number of 65.
With the potential of a flurry of big plays in this matchup, we should see these teams trade scores throughout this one.
Pick: Over 62 (Play to 63.5)
