How to watch/listen to Arkansas Basketball vs Michigan

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Arkansas faces its largest nonconference test today as it takes on No. 14 Michigan in Madison Square Garden for the Jimmy V Classic.

High-major nonconference opponents haven't made life easy for the Razorbacks this season. Baylor and Illinois made quick work of Arkansas in their respective matchups. Miami led the Hogs up to the last 1:45 of the game, and except for Baylor, Arkansas struggled to defend the three-point line. Michigan will be a completely different test.

The Wolverines are average from distance but excellent in the paint. They rotate two 7-footers who average 12 or more points and nearly two blocks per game. They dominate the board, grabbing a combined 15 rebounds a game. For a team that struggles from deep, it could be an issue for Arkansas.

The Razorbacks' biggest scoring threat, Adou Thiero, loves to drive to the basket, but with two elite rim protectors, that'll be hard to accomplish. However, with Zvonimir Ivisic able to stretch the floor, it could open the paint for better looks at the basket.

Still, the newly formed Razorbacks might struggle to overcome a Michigan team finding its stride. To see whether Arkansas can pull off the upset, here's how you can watch:

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1. How to watch Arkansas basketball vs Michigan

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Dec 7, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks cheerleader performs during a timeout during the second half against the Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 75-60. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images | Brett Rojo-Imagn Images
  • Date: Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2024
  • Time: 8:00 PM (CT)
  • Network: ESPN

2. How to listen

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Dec 7, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (4) goes up for a dunk over Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners forward Jaquan Scott (2) during the second half at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 75-60. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images | Brett Rojo-Imagn Images
  • Fayetteville: Station KQSM-FM, Channel 92.1
  • Little Rock: Station KABZ-FM, Channel 103.7
  • Texarkana: Station KKTK-AM, Channel AM 1400
  • Jonesboro: Station KJXK-FM, Channel 106.5

3. Arkansas vs Michigan betting odds

Adou Thiero, Lynn Kidd
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Odds courtesy of FanDuel.com

Spread: -3.5 Michigan

Arkansas Moneyline: +142

Michigan Moneyline: -172

Over/Under: 148.5

4. Key Michigan players

Danny Wolf
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  • G Roddy Gayle Jr.: 12.2 Pts, 49.4 FG%, 3.6 Reb, 3.4 Ast, 1.3 Stl
  • G Tre Donaldson: 12.1 Pts, 48.7 FG%, 45.5 3FG%, 2.9 Reb, 4 Ast
  • C Danny Wolf: 12.1 Pts, 55.8 FG%, 10 Reb, 2.8 Ast, 1.7 Blk, 1.3 Stl

5. Key Arkansas players

Boogie Fland, Kylan Boswell
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  • F Adou Thiero: 18.6 Pts, 61.4 FG%, 6.1 Reb, 2.2 Ast, 2.2 Stl
  • G Boogie Fland: 15 Pts. 42.2 FG%, 40.5 3FG%. 5.2 Ast, 1.5 Stl
  • C/F Zvonimir Ivisic: 12 Pts, 62.3 FG%, 57.5 3FG%, 4 Reb, 2.6 Blk

6. Michigan head coach Dusty May

Dusty May
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  • Career Record: 126-69
  • First season with the Wolverines
  • Led Florida Atlantic to its first Final Four in 2023

7. Arkansas head coach John Calipari

John Calipari
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  • Career Record: 861-265 (.765)
  • First season with the Hogs
  • Naismith Hall of Fame Coach
  • Six Final Four births, three national title games and a national championship

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