Central Arkansas Bears

Central Arkansas Bears

Feb 18, 2025

Queens (NC) Royals

Queens (NC) Royals
  • Overview
  • Consensus
  • Stats
  • Odds
  • Trends
  • Props

Central Arkansas Bears vs Queens (NC) Royals Prediction – 2/18/2025

Get ready for an exciting clash as the Central Arkansas Bears take on the Queens (NC) Royals in a showdown scheduled for February 18, 2025, at 7:00 pm EST. As both teams hit the court, fans and bettors alike anticipate an engaging matchup. With the Queens (NC) Royals favored by -14.5 according to the opening odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, let's dive into what each team brings to the table and explore betting insights, key factors, and our game prediction.

Overview of Central Arkansas Bears

The Central Arkansas Bears are stepping into this matchup with an eye on making a strong impression. Known for their tenacity on the court, the Bears have demonstrated resilience and a willingness to adapt their game plan as needed. This adaptability has often been key to their competitiveness in challenging matchups. However, consistency can sometimes be an issue for the Bears, which makes their performance a bit unpredictable. They’ll aim to leverage their strengths, focusing on maintaining a tight defense and exploiting scoring opportunities when they arise.

Overview of Queens (NC) Royals

The Queens (NC) Royals enter this contest with a robust game that has consistently put them in the winning column. As the current favorites, the Royals have built a solid reputation on the back of tactical discipline and dynamic play. Their ability to control the pace of the game while maintaining dominance on both ends of the court is noteworthy. The Royals have a strong home-court advantage and will likely use this to propel their offense and tighten their defense, reinforcing their status as a formidable opponent in this matchup.

Betting Insights

The Queens (NC) Royals are currently favored by -14.5, indicating a strong expectation of their superiority in this game. The total points line is set at 145.5, suggesting a moderately high-scoring affair. For bettors, this spread reflects confidence in the Royals' ability to not only win but do so decisively on their home turf. Potential bettors should consider the implications of the spread and evaluate both teams’ recent performances to make informed decisions.

Key Factors

Several critical factors could influence the outcome of this game. First, the defensive strategies will play a crucial role. The team that can effectively stifle their opponent’s offense will likely have the upper hand. Secondly, ball control and minimizing turnovers will be essential, as each possession could be pivotal in a closely contested game. Lastly, bench depth and the ability to sustain energy levels throughout the full four quarters will be a determining factor, particularly for the underdog Bears.

Pick and Analysis

With all things considered, the Queens (NC) Royals appear to have the upper edge going into this matchup. Their solid track record at home and their ability to maintain composure under pressure make them strong contenders. We predict that the Royals will not only cover the spread but also manage to control the game tempo effectively. Bettors might find value in picking the Royals to cover, but should remain mindful of potential in-game variables that could affect the outcome. Overall, this game promises engaging on-court action with strategic gameplay from both sides.

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

+13.5/-105
37% CARK
-13.5/-115
63% QUEEN

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+732
3% CARK
-1250
97% QUEEN

Total Pick Consensus

143.5/-115
22% UN
143.5/-105
78% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Advanced Game Stats
  • Rushing
  • Special Teams

Offense/Defense

CARK
Team Stats Per Game
QUEEN
70.24
PTS GM
74.6
60.45
FGA
60.37
.410
FG%
.447
.294
3PT%
.341
11.15
ORB
10.46
0.75
DRB
0.7
35.76
TRB
35
16.91
FTA
18.46
.719
FT%
.706
13.73
AST
12.43
2.36
BLK
3.37
12.36
TO
11.94
13.58
PF
17.11

Defense/Offense

CARK
Team Stats Per Game
QUEEN
78.12
PTS GM
76.71
61.24
FGA
59.26
.459
FG%
.450
.384
3PT%
.350
10
ORB
11.4
0.81
DRB
0.73
36.82
TRB
36.83
13.33
FTA
20.63
.723
FT%
.686
17.09
AST
15.97
3.7
BLK
5.26
11.7
TO
12.63
14.85
PF
16.51

Offense/Defense

CARK
Advanced Game Stats
QUEEN
67.9
Pace
69.7
101.1
Off.Rate
105.9
.280
FTr
.306
.482
3PAr
.371
.513
TS%
.539
49.3
TRB%
48.7
55.4
AST%
46.1
10.6
STL%
11.3
8.0
BLK%
10.2
.480
eFG%
.510
15.3
TOV%
14.7
29.4
ORB%
29.1
.201
TF/FGA
.216

Defense/Offense

CARK
Advanced Game Stats
QUEEN
67.9
Pace
69.7
112.4
Off.Rate
108.9
.218
FTr
.348
.521
3PAr
.444
.578
TS%
.555
50.7
TRB%
51.3
60.8
AST%
59.9
11.0
STL%
9.2
11.8
BLK%
13.8
.559
eFG%
.528
14.8
TOV%
15.5
28.9
ORB%
31.7
.157
TF/FGA
.239

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
CARK QUEEN
CARK QUEEN
Consensus
+13.5 (-108)
-13.5 (-120)
+13.5 (-108)
-13.5 (-113)
+14.5 (-105)
-14.5 (-108)
+13.5 (-105)
-13.5 (-115)
+13.5 (-110)
-13.5 (-120)
+13.5 (-110)
-13.5 (-110)
+14.5 (-107)
-14.5 (-110)
+13.5 (-107)
-13.5 (-114)
+14.0 (-110)
-14.0 (-110)
+13.5 (-110)
-13.5 (-110)
+14.5 (-105)
-14.5 (-110)
+13.5 (-105)
-13.5 (-115)
Open
Current
Book
CARK QUEEN
CARK QUEEN
Consensus
+800
-1400
+732
-1250
+700
-1100
+800
-1350
+800
-1400
+740
-1200
+700
-1100
+750
-1200
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
144.5 (-115)
144.5 (-105)
143.5 (-108)
143.5 (-113)
146.5 (-105)
146.5 (-115)
143.5 (-105)
143.5 (-115)
144.5 (-115)
144.5 (-105)
143.5 (-110)
143.5 (-110)
146.5 (-110)
146.5 (-110)
143.5 (-108)
143.5 (-113)
147.0 (-110)
147.0 (-110)
143.5 (-110)
143.5 (-110)
146.5 (-105)
146.5 (-115)
143.5 (-105)
143.5 (-115)

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