The Arkansas Razorbacks 15-10 (4-8 SEC) and No. 1 Auburn are scheduled to play tonight at 9:00 p.m. ET. ESPN BET Sportsbook revealed that the Arkansas Razorbacks are 15.5-point underdogs against the Tigers, and, according to ESPN Analytics, the Razorbacks have only a 7.8% chance to upset the Tigers in The Jungle. Although the odds are clearly against the Razorbacks in this contest against the Tigers, John Calipari brings his Hogs into this hostile environment, one of the most challenging places to play in the nation, confident that they can upset Bruce Pearl's Tigers.
The Razorbacks have been heavy underdogs before, including against Kentucky and Alabama. The Razorbacks went to Rupp Arena and upset the Wildcats. Although the Hogs lost against Alabama, arguably the second-best team in the nation, the Crimson Tide only escaped with a four-point win. Jay Postrado, staff writer at Athlon Sports, disclosed that Bruce Pearl believes that Arkansas is "a very talented team." Therefore, Pearl refuses to dismiss what the Hogs are capable of accomplishing.
As we enter this contest between two SEC foes, the No. 1 Auburn Tigers and the Arkansas Razorbacks, it is vital to understand the players who are healthy enough to participate in the game.
Arkansas basketball vs. Auburn Injury Report
Auburn Tigers
When the Auburn Tigers face the Arkansas Razorbacks tonight, according to the SEC Student-Athlete Availability Report, the Tigers will have all players available to attempt to prevent an upset.
Arkansas Razorbacks
While the Arkansas Razorbacks have struggled with injuries this season, the team is relatively healthy now. When the Hogs step on the court tonight in Auburn, the team will be without Boogie Fland, who underwent season-ending surgery. Fland is the team's second-leading scorer and leader in assists.