FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The saying goes ‘Vegas knows.’ When it comes to sports betting analytics, returning production and recent history are just a few factors that go into over/under win totals.
Arkansas is looking to bounce back after a dismal 4-8 season with one conference victory. Fan Duel sees things panning out the same way for Sam Pittman’s Razorbacks, setting its win total at 5.5 victories.
It’s a crucial season for Pittman, who will likely be coaching for his job. Hiring Bobby Petrino as offensive coordinator was tremendous news for the offense. An up and down recruiting cycle over the past three months has mellowed out the good will, if there even was any.
Another clear defensive improvement would be a cause for the Razorbacks to surpass the set win total. Defensive coordinator’s Travis Williams and Marcus Woodson inspired the Razorbacks’ defensive revival as they improved 75-100 spots in nearly all statistical categories.