High Point Panthers vs Arkansas Razorbacks Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 03/21/26

The scoreboard operator better limber up his/her fingers, because they’re going to be busy. Arkansas averaged 90.1 points per game (PPG) this season, ranking No. 3 in the nation. Right on its heels, High Point averaged 89.8 PPG, ranking No. 4 in the country. This game figures to be a track meet. High Point had the late-game heroics to surprise Wisconsin 83-82 as a 10.5-point underdog in Round 1, pulling off a 12-5 upset as the Over (161.5) cashed. The Over also cashed against Winthrop in the Big South Tournament Championship Game, while going 4-2 in the past six outings, 7-3 in the past 10 games, and 12-5 across the previous 17 contests.

For Arkansas, it cruised by Hawaii 97-78 in the first round, cashing as a 13.5-point favorite, avoiding the 13-4 upset with ease. The Over (158.5) cashed, too, which was a frequent happening with Coach John Calipari’s squad. The Over is just 2-2 in four postseason games, including the SEC Tournament, but the total has gone high in eight of the past 10 games since Feb. 18. In addition, Arkansas has scored at least 82 points in six consecutive outings, while hitting that mark in 12 of the past 13 contests. Arkansas has also allowed at least 75 points in 11 in a row. Look for a track meet in Portland to wrap up the Saturday second-round action.

High Point vs Arkansas prediction: Over 168.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to 169.5.