The Arkansas Razorbacks (0-0) host the FCS Western Carolina Catamounts on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at War Memorial Stadium (AR). The Razorbacks are heavily favored, by 34.5 points. The over/under in this contest is 60 points.
Arkansas vs. Western Carolina Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | -34.5 | -110 | -110 | 60 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison (2022)
| Arkansas | Western Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 32.5 (37) | 17.0 (33) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 30.6 (108) | 35.0 (25) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 15 (38) | 3 (66) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 17 (60) | 1 (31) |
Arkansas vs. Western Carolina Betting Insights (2022)
Arkansas Stats and Trends
- Arkansas won six games against the spread last season, failing to cover seven times.
- Last season, 10 Arkansas games hit the over.
- In seven games last season, the Razorbacks and their opponents went over 60 total points.
- The average point total in Arkansas’ contests last season was 59.9, 0.1 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
Western Carolina Stats and Trends (2022)
- Western Carolina’s contests last year had a 65.5-point average over/under, 5.5 more points than this game’s point total.
Arkansas Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Last year K.J. Jefferson collected 2,648 passing yards (240.7 per game) while going 204-for-300 (68%) and throwing for 24 touchdowns with five interceptions. He tacked on 640 rushing yards on 158 carries with nine touchdowns, averaging 58.2 yards per game.
- Raheim Sanders ran for 1,443 yards on 222 attempts (111.0 yards per game) and scored 10 touchdowns a season ago. He also averaged 20.8 receiving yards per game, grabbing 28 passes for 271 yards and two touchdowns.
- Last year Matt Landers grabbed 47 passes for 901 yards (75.1 per game) and scored eight touchdowns.
- Jadon Haselwood’s stat line last year showed 59 grabs for 702 yards and three touchdowns. He averaged 58.5 yards per game.
- Trey Knox caught 26 passes on zero targets for 296 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 29.6 yards per game.
- Drew Sanders put together a strong stat line a year ago, collecting seven sacks, 10 TFL, 92 tackles, and one interception.
- Dwight McGlothern picked off four passes while adding 51 tackles and 10 passes defended a season ago.
Western Carolina Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Carlos Davis threw for 233 yards while completing 66.7% of his passes with two touchdowns and two interceptions last season. He also carried the ball 12 times for 38 yards.
- Desmond Reid took 10 attempts for 47 rushing yards a season ago (47.0 per game). He also had four catches for 65 yards.
- Terrence Horne also tacked on one catches for 49 yards and one touchdown. He was targeted zero times, and put up 49.0 receiving yards per game.
- Ajay Belanger caught six passes on zero targets for 42 yards.
- Andreas Keaton put together a solid stat line a year ago, collecting zero sacks, one TFL and seven tackles.
- Rod Gattison intercepted one pass while adding four tackles a season ago.
