Arkansas vs. Florida International: How to watch and listen, betting line, team comparisons

Arkansas guard Jalen Harris passes the ball during a game against Montana State on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, in Fayetteville.

WHEN Saturday, 7 p.m.

WHERE Bud Walton Arena (19,368), Fayetteville.

RECORDS Arkansas 4-1; FIU 7-1.

SERIES First meeting.

COACHES Arkansas: Mike Anderson - 155-87 in eighth season at Arkansas and 355-185 in 17th season overall; FIU: Jeremy Ballard - 7-1 in first season at FIU and overall.

TELEVISION The game will be streamed on SEC Network-Plus via ESPN3.com and the WatchESPN app (carrier login required).

ANNOUNCERS Brett Dolan (play-by-play) and Manny Watkins (commentary).

RADIO Razorback Sports Network can be accessed through local FM and AM affiliates, on the TuneIn app, XM Ch. 382 and ArkansasRazorbacks.com. Not all affiliates will carry the game.

BETTING LINE Arkansas is a 15 1/2-point favorite.

NOTABLE Arkansas has won four consecutive games since opening with a 73-71 overtime loss to Texas … FIU has a five-game winning streak since losing at Fordham 83-77 … The Panthers lead the nation in turnovers forced (23.4) and steals (12.3) per game … Razorbacks sophomore forward Daniel Gafford is shooting 72.5 percent from the field (72.5) … Sophomore point guard Jalen Harris has 29 assists and 6 turnovers for Arkansas … Freshman forward Reggie Chaney is averaging 4.6 points and 4.4 rebounds to lead the Razorbacks’ bench players … FIU’s 7-1 record is its best start after eight games. The Panthers previously started 6-2 three times during the 2013-14, 1992-93 and 1983-84 seasons … FIU overcame a 15-point deficit on the road in its last game to win 81-80 at Florida Gulf Coast on Wednesday night … Arkansas is playing for the first time in eight days since beating Texas-Arlington 78-60 on Nov. 23 … The Razorbacks are Arkansas 66-2 in non-conference games in Walton Arena under Coach Mike Anderson.

FIU PROBABLE STARTING LINEUP

POS., NAME, HT., YR.;PPG;RPG

G Brian Beard, 5-10;Sr.;22.0;3.9

G Willy Nunez, 6-6;Sr.;11.8;3.4

G Trejon Jacob, 6-5;Jr.;11.1;3.6

F Devpm Andrews, 6-6;Jr;18.3;6.0;

C Elhadji Dieng, 6-11;Sr;2.4;1.5

ARKANSAS PROBABLE STARTING LINEUP

POS., NAME, HT., YR.;PPG;RPG

G Jalen Harris, 6-2; So;8.6;2.8

G Isaiah Joe, 6-5, Fr.;12.8;3.0

G Mason Jones, 6-5;So.;13.0;5.4

F Daniel Gafford;6-11;So,;19.2;8.0

F Adrio Bailey, 6-6;Jr.;11.2;3.6

TEAM COMPARISON

Arkansas - FIU

78.6 Points For 96.9

66.2 Points Against 80.1

-2.2 Rebound Margin -5.7

+4.8 Turnover Margin +8.9

44.8 FG pct. 48.5

30.2 3-PT pct. 31.1

64.3 FT pct. 60.6