5 bold predictions for regular season finale vs Tennessee Vols
Stanley Umude will be the difference maker vs Tennesse
Stanley the manley has been going off in conference play. In fact, when you look at his stats against non-conference teams vs his stats against SEC teams, it’s night and day. The Arkansas Atlhetic Department compiled some interesting stats on the San Antonio native.
Stanley Umude vs non-SEC teams this season
- .450 FG%
- .240 3PT%
- .667 FT%
- 4.5 RPG
- 8.6 RPG
Stanley Umude vs SEC teams this season
- .465 FG%
- .402 3PT%
- .689 FT%
- 4.8 RPG
- 13.9 RPG
In his past 10 games, the 6’6″ senior is shooting 43.1% from beyond the arc, which is absolutely bonkers when you think of the early-season struggles the team had from the three-point line.
Arkansas will pull off the upset vs Tennessee
The Razorbacks are going to march right in to Thompson-Boling Arena and win their sixth consecutive game of the season.
However, it’s going to be an extremely difficult task. Arkansas is 4-14 all-time against the Vols when they are the road team.
The last time the Hogs went in to Knoxville and got a win was January 2017 when they won 82-78. Anton Beard was the leading scorer for the Hogs that day, scoring 16 off the bench.
This season, Arkansas is entering the game as one of the hottest teams in the nation. The Hogs have won 14 of their last 15 games and look to get their second win over the Vols in less than two weeks.
Final score prediciton: Razorbacks 69, Vols 65