Tennessee vs Arkansas Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Tennessee vs Arkansas

The Tennessee Volunteers face the Arkansas Razorbacks, with tip-off scheduled for 15:00 on Saturday, January 3.

For a value bet, head to the Moneyline where you can back Arkansas to beat Tennessee. We really like this pick and it's currently available at a juicy -141.

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Tennessee Volunteers won their previous game which was at home. It was a 105-54 triumph against South Carolina State Bulldogs.

Arkansas Razorbacks won their last game which was at home. It was a 103-74 triumph against James Madison Dukes.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 76-52 win for Tennessee when they last played Arkansas. Tennessee have triumphed in their previous four matchups against Arkansas. On the head-to-head front, it has been 8 wins out of 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Arkansas	10-3	1177	973	204	9-2	1-1	1W
Tennessee	10-3	1091	828	263	9-2	1-1	3W

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Tennessee vs Arkansas Prediction & Picks

We cover the essential Tennessee vs Arkansas betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score guidance and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

The best bet could be taking Arkansas to simply achieve a victory in this college showdown. Our pick can be taken at -141 on the Moneyline which yields a potentially nice return.

Our expert college basketball handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Tennessee vs Arkansas stats:

• Arkansas have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• Arkansas have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Tennessee have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Hogs Moneyline Probability

If you go by the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 58.5% chance of winning. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.

Those who are looking for more value when backing Arkansas should consider the spread. Place a bet on them to cover the line that makes the most appeal at the odds.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Tennessee 79 - 81 Arkansas

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll bet on the Hogs to secure a 81-79 win at huge odds and this correct score selection should hopefully be a fun one.

Tennessee vs Arkansas Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

There’s the opportunity to back Arkansas at -141 on the Moneyline although Tennessee are priced up at betting odds of +116. The sportsbooks award a 46% probability that the road team will be settled as a winning bet.

The current spread is 1.5 and total points is 157.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re going for Over 157.5, then the odds are -110.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball bets. The top betting apps offer a nice selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the contest.

Moneyline

Tennessee

+116

Arkansas

-141

Point Spread

Tennessee +1.5

-102

Arkansas -1.5

-120

Total Points

Under 157.5

-110

Over 157.5

-110

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Tennessee Stats

Arkansas Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 137.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 155.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 155.5 on the Road: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.10 pts and allowed 64.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 68.50 pts and allowed 68.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 168.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 165.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 155.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 155.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 90.90 pts and allowed 77.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 90.90 pts and allowed 74.10 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Southeastern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Vanderbilt	13-0	1225	919	306	8-0	5-0	13W
Georgia	12-1	1287	936	351	10-1	2-0	6W
LSU	12-1	1157	923	234	9-1	3-0	4W
Tennessee	10-3	1091	828	263	9-2	1-1	3W
Texas A&M	10-3	1251	1003	248	8-1	2-2	3W
Arkansas	10-3	1177	973	204	9-2	1-1	1W
Oklahoma	10-3	1136	941	195	8-0	2-3	4W
Alabama	10-3	1229	1061	168	8-3	2-0	3W
Missouri	10-3	1089	929	160	9-0	1-3	1L
Kentucky	9-4	1104	881	223	9-3	0-1	4W
Texas	9-4	1143	927	216	8-2	1-2	2W
Florida	9-4	1106	915	191	9-1	0-3	4W
South Carolina	9-4	1053	887	166	9-1	0-3	2W
Auburn	9-4	1117	998	119	8-2	1-2	1W
Ole Miss	8-5	970	864	106	8-1	0-4	1W
Mississippi State	8-5	1039	986	53	7-3	1-2	4W

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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