ESPN Analytics predicts the outcome of Arkansas vs. High Point
By Mark Kern
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ESPN Analytics think that John Calipari and the Arkansas Razorbacks is a heavy favorite to make it to the Sweet Sixteen when they take on High Point on Saturday in a Round of 32 game.
The Razorbacks have been one of the best teams in the country as of late, as they won five consecutive games entering the NCAA Tournament, including a run to an SEC Championship.
The Razorbacks have a 78.8% chance to win over High Point, according to ESPN Analytics. The matchup will be on Saturday on TruTV, with the game being scheduled for a 9:45 p.m. ET tipof.
A big reason why Arkansas is playing its best basketball is because the Razorbacks are scoring at a high clip. In the five previous games before the NCAA Tournament is because they’ve scored at least 82 points in each game.
They went to a different level on Thursday, as they scored 97 points in the victory against Hawaii. All five of their starters scored in double-figures, led by star freshman guard Darius Acuff Jr. with 24.
The biggest upset on the first day was High Point pulling off a shocking 83-82 upset against Wisconsin. Guard Rob Martin led the way with 23 points, while guard Chase Johnston caught fire from deep late to help complete the comeback.
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