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Central Arkansas heads to Curry Arena in Charlotte to face Queens (NC) on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, with ESPN+ streaming this Atlantic Sun matchup. Queens comes in 12-9 with an 8-1 home record, and that home split is doing a lot of work in the line. Central Arkansas is 10-10 and just 1-9 on the road, which is why the Bears are catching points even though, on paper, they can score with most teams in this league.
The total is high at 157.5, which fits both offenses. The question is whether this turns into a three-point track meet, or whether the game has those long A-Sun stretches where both teams are launching threes and missing for two minutes at a time.
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Central Arkansas Bears vs Queens (NC) Royals Odds
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| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Arkansas Bears | +185 | +5.5 (-107) | O 157.5 |
| Queens (NC) Royals | -243 | -5.5 (-118) | U 157.5 |
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Central Arkansas Bears Betting Form
Central Arkansas is a volume offense. They shoot a lot, they’re comfortable playing fast, and they can turn games into shooting contests. The West Georgia win (86-65) is a good example of what happens when they get clean looks and the guards are in rhythm. Ty Robinson going for 22 with Hunter and Moore adding support tells you they’re not dependent on one scorer to get to the high 70s or low 80s.
The most important stat in the write-up is the three-point volume and makes. Hitting 10.7 threes per game is a real weapon because it gives Central Arkansas an instant path to a cover as an underdog. If you’re making threes at that rate, you can survive stretches where your defense isn’t great. You just keep scoring.
The problem, obviously, is travel. A 1-9 road record is brutal, and it’s not just “bad luck.” It usually means the offense loses efficiency, the defense gives up easy runs, and the team doesn’t handle momentum well when the crowd gets involved. Central Arkansas can win this game, but they have to show they can play through a bad five-minute stretch without letting it become a 14-2 avalanche.
For a broader snapshot of team profiles and how they compare across the season, the NCAAB teams hub is a useful reference point.
Queens (NC) Royals Betting Form
Queens at home has been a different team. An 8-1 record in Curry Arena suggests they play with tempo and confidence there, and their scoring profile fits the A-Sun perfectly. They can get into the mid-80s, they shoot well enough to punish mistakes, and they have multiple guys who can pop for 18 to 25 on a given night. Even in the loss to West Georgia (74-66), Parker’s efficiency stands out because it shows they can still get good shots even when the result isn’t there.
The big picture is that Queens doesn’t need to dominate to cover -5.5. They need to win the turnover battle, avoid giving Central Arkansas a million open threes, and make the Bears feel that road pressure early. If Queens gets out to an 8-0 or 10-2 type start, it forces Central Arkansas to chase, and chasing usually means even more threes. That can work for the dog, but it can also create a blowout if those threes aren’t falling.
Central Arkansas Bears vs Queens (NC) Royals Matchup Breakdown
This looks like a three-point and pace matchup where both teams are comfortable bombing away. Central Arkansas’ 10.7 made threes per game meets a Queens team that also makes over 10 threes per game, so the lead can swing quickly. That makes the spread interesting because +5.5 is valuable in a game where both teams can create 9-point runs in about 90 seconds.
The road factor is the biggest separator. Queens is 8-1 at home, Central Arkansas is 1-9 away. That’s the cleanest explanation for why Queens is favored. If Queens can turn Central Arkansas over even a little and get a few transition buckets, the cover is live because transition points are the fastest way to create margin without needing perfect half-court offense.
The total at 157.5 is high, but it’s not crazy given the scoring averages. The under has a path if the game is more physical than expected, if there are long cold stretches from three, or if Queens slows down with a lead. The over has a path if both teams are trading threes and the game stays competitive into the final four minutes where fouling adds free points.
Central Arkansas Bears vs Queens (NC) Royals Predictions and Best Bets
My lean is Central Arkansas +5.5. It’s not a bet that they’re the better team. It’s a bet that their three-point volume keeps them attached in a game that could swing back and forth. Queens should win a lot of the time at home, but laying -5.5 against a team that can make 11 threes on any night can get uncomfortable fast. If Central Arkansas is even average from deep, you’re likely in a one-possession game late.
On the total, I lean over 157.5. Both teams’ profiles scream points, and the most likely script is a game where both sides are comfortable shooting early in the clock. The only reason I’m not stronger on it is that Central Arkansas on the road can fall into those ugly offensive stretches, and if that happens, the under becomes live quickly. Still, with these scoring baselines, I’d rather be on points than fighting them.
Best Bet: Central Arkansas Bears +5.5 (-107).
NCAAB Picks and Handicappers on ScoresAndStats
Atlantic Sun games are often about volatility: pace, threes, and how teams handle runs. If you’re betting sides, you’re usually betting whether the underdog can keep scoring when things get uncomfortable, or whether the favorite can string together stops without giving away open threes.
For more plays across the slate, check today’s college basketball picks and compare sides and totals across the board. The long-term edge comes from being price-sensitive and targeting matchups where the underdog has a clear, repeatable scoring path.
